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 3516218 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518111 epoch_slot_no: 18911 block_no: 3516054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-17 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf83f668caa03d17516a82de5f4265c7b94c7b85bc857186fce244e8ced1f29b4Block Operator
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