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 3513680 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3515573 epoch_slot_no: 16373 block_no: 3513516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2462 time: 2019-12-16 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf53518656e80edc67033063a783768180f0b314f8299722cb67ac7dd47afac64Block Operator
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