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 3509456 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3511349 epoch_slot_no: 12149 block_no: 3509292 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2019-12-15 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc68ef2ba42ff5f78321a75b022102986d4d166e67de8132f2bc3a3164cb193cfBlock Operator
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