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 3513062 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3514955 epoch_slot_no: 15755 block_no: 3512898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-12-16 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cb4f4fd6cef519c76a13afa1abd6076657cbf8a6b348e8e0b4494dc063ba219Block Operator
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