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 3513375 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3515268 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 3513211 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2262 time: 2019-12-16 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2745b22cd26852d78fd52ca54056c882fae41aa0b87e1d4adf3ec909eb3f5711Block Operator
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