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 3508924 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3510817 epoch_slot_no: 11617 block_no: 3508760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2019-12-15 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361db254832c25e33f58f3f775da26f84d7989271e3d33ac56b6e77080fd955fBlock Operator
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