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 3517054 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3518947 epoch_slot_no: 19747 block_no: 3516890 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-12-17 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe5dea7e36d51dad938d9ec7f783aa14f899362562b8695dfbc9fb1ba3f8b0adBlock Operator
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