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 3517333 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3519226 epoch_slot_no: 20026 block_no: 3517169 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2116 time: 2019-12-17 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47b7c81c696f7d2bdae0fb48c0e492ecdfc0d68a1a0fdde6c1ca4e3a14d5b47aBlock Operator
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