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 3518353 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3520246 epoch_slot_no: 21046 block_no: 3518189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-17 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffd29ff31403a091877933fb48fcf6b7ae82506c64140ef0cd72f7df72f1842cBlock Operator
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