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 3514175 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3516068 epoch_slot_no: 16868 block_no: 3514011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2019-12-16 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26e0b9aa6d750a59e7e114a34bc4c08bf01a0e247a733fb3e69ec525dd14a00aBlock Operator
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