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 3518581 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3520474 epoch_slot_no: 21274 block_no: 3518417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1531 time: 2019-12-17 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6cf80e146ed687f4076d45f7b01bd1022c5249eb43822959b4e17cff1b583fdBlock Operator
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