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 3513187 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3515080 epoch_slot_no: 15880 block_no: 3513023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-12-16 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f6d0bb07f1d558d2f3611136eb63351b77fe3e33e4444a756f1066de2c8c4e5Block Operator
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