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 3505887 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3507780 epoch_slot_no: 8580 block_no: 3505723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-12-14 21:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x118ba4bd09a98e5306b0b9fdcaa29bb13216d065a79062452dd8fc0004ea2167Block Operator
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