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 3511697 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3513590 epoch_slot_no: 14390 block_no: 3511533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-16 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a8886b5166f18d7f6afff01ff2029381100df68b1a28cef820947a32aae6f2Block Operator
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