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 3504481 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506374 epoch_slot_no: 7174 block_no: 3504317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-12-14 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ba8e836593359e42f727dde44c7c89f859c5d28de7f96b41062a13059b7c5c8Block Operator
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