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 3506873 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3508766 epoch_slot_no: 9566 block_no: 3506709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-12-15 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a10844645ed830726d09ad4393c517bc5e84056aa5908516a4703591a6848fBlock Operator
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