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 3516668 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3518561 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 3516504 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-12-17 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2e860e89e12e1e9c57117a9743fb2c759a85051ec4d05825c0e3d0612e23292Block Operator
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