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 3515469 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3517362 epoch_slot_no: 18162 block_no: 3515305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2019-12-17 02:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67b0165d0b681be321a2dc10d546f2d6cc8ec5fa95a82bda7e64a47dc44fa89cBlock Operator
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