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 3504591 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506484 epoch_slot_no: 7284 block_no: 3504427 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-12-14 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f018245255da1943a84bc3e9e30133a880185840ba83a245f66a655a9b3d54fBlock Operator
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