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 3507099 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3508992 epoch_slot_no: 9792 block_no: 3506935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-12-15 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae063f45c24f7f7c420dc62f6cad0324ecd501b34446ffa90488b90804bff7f8Block Operator
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