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 3517498 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3519391 epoch_slot_no: 20191 block_no: 3517334 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-12-17 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabe24911b9f46647f982f759b071bef5c7ffc2f0125cbc0e1b378a1b3fc9ed4bBlock Operator
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