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 3514932 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3516825 epoch_slot_no: 17625 block_no: 3514768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1847 time: 2019-12-16 23:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x286da4082a3e66b3e3109c5e415d378d61d74d6318b86165396927acdf070a06Block Operator
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