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 3515132 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3517025 epoch_slot_no: 17825 block_no: 3514968 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-17 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31212a26746e3af040f081a7d2b25a2d1a269274df2ab02b0ce25444587fbb6dBlock Operator
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