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 3509223 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3511116 epoch_slot_no: 11916 block_no: 3509059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-12-15 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be1b0abf56c5d6addaafe4fa97f4d7a70bec80590050d809a09ec4a56a2e8eaBlock Operator
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