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 3509526 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3511419 epoch_slot_no: 12219 block_no: 3509362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2019-12-15 17:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef6408e3f3893a4caf4bf06508f6bd1adf654a8a07c9a3b1d298040692f860bBlock Operator
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