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 3516705 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518598 epoch_slot_no: 19398 block_no: 3516541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-17 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26a9df58bce9e5a849d2d1caf7c686bb0a64706d2bea2f0ff7e8e22fab9dd6e4Block Operator
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