A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3504252 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506145 epoch_slot_no: 6945 block_no: 3504088 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-12-14 12:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfee8d978a0fe68f2c4b90388d09808face7a0cc2d4d067c716570800be3112c6Block Operator
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