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 3519322 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521214 epoch_slot_no: 414 block_no: 3519157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1181 time: 2019-12-18 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3c74e3486f8791a4e70bdb2329be6ce7aae509b4b38996a6c6f883c5319d6a7Block Operator
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