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 3513633 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3515526 epoch_slot_no: 16326 block_no: 3513469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2863 time: 2019-12-16 16:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8a9f69b99423c5c63d3ffd4895f07b99b88b52ee85843f83c787166b0ca8464Block Operator
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