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 3514425 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3516318 epoch_slot_no: 17118 block_no: 3514261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-12-16 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcae6042a8f8d326a1d53b98490214f20a5bde7ea6a248eefe17150c18b967442Block Operator
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