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 3518756 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3520649 epoch_slot_no: 21449 block_no: 3518592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-12-17 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf594ca39ee40a696b3e559c7e81c448970e9953bd8cfc67fbd57b2986a6fe5f8Block Operator
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