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 3512972 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3514865 epoch_slot_no: 15665 block_no: 3512808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-12-16 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7c94c7b490493222f1a0eea5e2ee365049e301f91f130131ed88d762ccc3473Block Operator
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