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 3504639 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506532 epoch_slot_no: 7332 block_no: 3504475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-12-14 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x220afe36e27945749e314eee0dd7822ebe8e00f13461ac20944483058037d4eeBlock Operator
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