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 3508986 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3510879 epoch_slot_no: 11679 block_no: 3508822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3069 time: 2019-12-15 14:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x536b3bc382eb2afb551d71018c141dff475867e94d4734fe3fe5e59d2d0194ceBlock Operator
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