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 3504860 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506753 epoch_slot_no: 7553 block_no: 3504696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-12-14 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e2891d521706062055edb7d47bb4e65b193d39e7a12883be736db5af1805daBlock Operator
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