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 3519284 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3521176 epoch_slot_no: 376 block_no: 3519119 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2019-12-17 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0df33771494e308b4801920ea2d426bf6a299996fcd6e7b228ba79cbf0f22a7Block Operator
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