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 3516374 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3518267 epoch_slot_no: 19067 block_no: 3516210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2760 time: 2019-12-17 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f7b6c7e9cea8d00448b9c1bb0f128ccb99a045a6d77666b86f0560a672b864Block Operator
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