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 3517540 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3519433 epoch_slot_no: 20233 block_no: 3517376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1174 time: 2019-12-17 14:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0053845a8ec3d314ef0c24cf5a07ed8d092f8e7e8098530436c9f5f33e7064c6Block Operator
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