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 3518269 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3520162 epoch_slot_no: 20962 block_no: 3518105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-12-17 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a09948043a1156a32cec61c317621821714de160db99356bd29c6a071f8ec6Block Operator
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