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 3516143 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3518036 epoch_slot_no: 18836 block_no: 3515979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1235 time: 2019-12-17 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c8f4a94c4b1be9fa77c07f1ccd8df869d3747803618bf20fa36d33323c4617fBlock Operator
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