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 3510806 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3512699 epoch_slot_no: 13499 block_no: 3510642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-16 00:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd15452ec87a4b9f0289e44e92810a8e1275851ab608fad79bb98b74027203980Block Operator
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