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 3513366 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3515259 epoch_slot_no: 16059 block_no: 3513202 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2019-12-16 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc384bb0051ad1b55179f36d91ba404da9ed2a40fe17da4ff6ce9bd0612adb4e7Block Operator
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