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 3509024 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3510917 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 3508860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8053 time: 2019-12-15 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48bddf215949071e7f9a2c76bc9d4dbcfef8d7466b8194889653cb334f3e320eBlock Operator
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