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 3509509 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3511402 epoch_slot_no: 12202 block_no: 3509345 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-12-15 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d5633fab0959677d10c0edae04b60e57bede1b58a75abc9c7ab01083aed0b73Block Operator
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