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 3516335 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518228 epoch_slot_no: 19028 block_no: 3516171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-12-17 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc511b03b1910b2edf026f3f28c759704ea512df3dac83e2f420cf21c1f72e09fBlock Operator
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