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 3510532 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3512425 epoch_slot_no: 13225 block_no: 3510368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1287 time: 2019-12-15 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd84d13e11879defd81955696cab45729cf92457c4ac63ec20819fef65997d4cdBlock Operator
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