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 3509564 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3511457 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3509400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3914 time: 2019-12-15 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf58c0b9179e4d7421ee2fc51c41bb3a07d84c9b06cdf632884d1fc94bba63a6aBlock Operator
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