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 3508501 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3510394 epoch_slot_no: 11194 block_no: 3508337 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-12-15 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0fc18add6583c8d46735bf6d52698cd3a861ff67567cba58e2e8a325db179d0Block Operator
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