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 3508514 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3510407 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 3508350 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3339 time: 2019-12-15 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc82733d08a7b5cc6d6a9d001570df80460e6ee8c6da5f40da6137de138a812cBlock Operator
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