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 3510285 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3512178 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 3510121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1891 time: 2019-12-15 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c708cebae59d3457a56ddd5f1e0125b8eaa3b044e26bf048059b0986afb44afBlock Operator
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