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 3505079 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3506972 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 3504915 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-12-14 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e3302333053cc3f396d6f18e4255a3bcb94f155970594f60b8929053f2fd200Block Operator
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