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 3513835 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3515728 epoch_slot_no: 16528 block_no: 3513671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-16 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c6868736ff58a9104a3cbaa1fb51cc088a5fbe3345a0b0eb630f431522a797Block Operator
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