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 3505313 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3507206 epoch_slot_no: 8006 block_no: 3505149 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 876 time: 2019-12-14 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f0ec2dddf28c5c054966266b7d18bc89b71efc3a5e662bc82fb45b1a6356c2fBlock Operator
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