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 3518962 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3520854 epoch_slot_no: 54 block_no: 3518797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-12-17 22:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd23a3e04621afb558ae0f1bda71c963e286c365e5ead3a48f96839c70f9be0dbBlock Operator
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