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 3509306 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3511199 epoch_slot_no: 11999 block_no: 3509142 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2019-12-15 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d25962f888c4e5b12b8ea502af0982fba0e043c621174a26a967f59ef301790Block Operator
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