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 3519077 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3520969 epoch_slot_no: 169 block_no: 3518912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2019-12-17 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0afa3570af4511e65b7ff27308aef97728b62c825d001ec239395c22390b76e2Block Operator
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