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 3509293 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3511186 epoch_slot_no: 11986 block_no: 3509129 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1445 time: 2019-12-15 16:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26de785f3a45e321ffde35947ad1ce6d6ac699fd9e9f243ade9ffe0cd162b62eBlock Operator
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