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 3508968 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3510861 epoch_slot_no: 11661 block_no: 3508804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-12-15 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c07cfeceec55338df36579d4bfb7310b0e2e61c2fa00bffdd66b45c89b2bb5cBlock Operator
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