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 3509169 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3511062 epoch_slot_no: 11862 block_no: 3509005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-15 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95a2aa578c911c3f1edca21cb77b5c5636a1038ea46f526387dd9d511ec5606Block Operator
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