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 3505586 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3507479 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 3505422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-12-14 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x743875ecdb9bc59169f3ce190f6db0250fe0aa8e3a82b236e9d62cadf32790ccBlock Operator
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