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 3518221 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3520114 epoch_slot_no: 20914 block_no: 3518057 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1848 time: 2019-12-17 17:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa34faa35625cced8983f7069cf4bdf162eecaa230dfad2b66ae7a78b1aae5375Block Operator
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