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 3516232 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518125 epoch_slot_no: 18925 block_no: 3516068 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2418 time: 2019-12-17 06:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d687664300de76cb94a023b8bcec05f06f9a1480b4374a1f295c3e38768edacBlock Operator
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