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 3504708 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506601 epoch_slot_no: 7401 block_no: 3504544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4253 time: 2019-12-14 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98f14f52d07d86a360d38f2664a1d99cc64bec2413a8fc403d4fd8658515e116Block Operator
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