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 3513559 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3515452 epoch_slot_no: 16252 block_no: 3513395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-12-16 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x396a57d81a18df295233031952dc98a4b0549e33740e931cdfc666fd27f295afBlock Operator
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