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 3504906 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506799 epoch_slot_no: 7599 block_no: 3504742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-12-14 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab1075e88a06961ed0a39f843205aa6fdcdda46587d81a837b552e0f6f168546Block Operator
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