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 3518432 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3520325 epoch_slot_no: 21125 block_no: 3518268 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 940 time: 2019-12-17 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52078ebb2fd2b0e9c7466f2c84290d528ac03557dcd6cd0b8b40a2f822462d05Block Operator
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