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 3505893 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3507786 epoch_slot_no: 8586 block_no: 3505729 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2258 time: 2019-12-14 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x200fac4d9c67905665e213816555c57bb06bc60daae7c68e1d47ad7605a98a7aBlock Operator
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