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 3514311 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3516204 epoch_slot_no: 17004 block_no: 3514147 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4119 time: 2019-12-16 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc9d2a098b2f249babd0123a42e9be841ecced750158af83d2bbe486ff9cc87Block Operator
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