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 3512827 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3514720 epoch_slot_no: 15520 block_no: 3512663 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2019-12-16 11:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ec66886b6896aef66cc2da49887d7d34a5a8a4843474817fea1954ed18226e2Block Operator
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