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 3518324 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3520217 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 3518160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2019-12-17 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bbdf3bee35f8049a98cb6fdcc052971e3c0075f6411e4474c8e9b4cef8c7473Block Operator
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