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 3515028 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3516921 epoch_slot_no: 17721 block_no: 3514864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1986 time: 2019-12-17 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b2299897af1fb4b23382edd1fb12d65cce9fa63a622fa416e7e6317169ff5aBlock Operator
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