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 3519286 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521178 epoch_slot_no: 378 block_no: 3519121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-12-17 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c19aa19ea999eb0004c8d5fb036b6f8a79b91bca8ecfdeca99dd8e25681a1aBlock Operator
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