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 3516567 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518460 epoch_slot_no: 19260 block_no: 3516403 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-17 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb66ab91cb7efc11f4c37db08713df83241580e7d5908cdf19a48938cb275df70Block Operator
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