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 3504379 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3506272 epoch_slot_no: 7072 block_no: 3504215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1471 time: 2019-12-14 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaca5a452c1f80b24fea1414bce86c0f5d44c83ffaa77e63344c80398e5e658dBlock Operator
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