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 3508981 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3510874 epoch_slot_no: 11674 block_no: 3508817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1863 time: 2019-12-15 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6131bff0c64f6a719c449539ffd3744f2a441b3ef58bfc0f7512d3c7dba2c657Block Operator
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