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 3514544 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3516437 epoch_slot_no: 17237 block_no: 3514380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3325 time: 2019-12-16 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55dd367b143629b2f2926ffbdae7c64861aac14237e0dca09807796eb40d2b40Block Operator
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