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 3518588 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3520481 epoch_slot_no: 21281 block_no: 3518424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2019-12-17 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd250061295ff52aa4e884749f3ee4ea348b4b24854df0c504b9d35aa482028b7Block Operator
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