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 3519331 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521223 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 3519166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-12-18 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7351fb4fbd66c8fa860b37c5f30f51bb39819b90614641ad62b0e52ec37fcfa7Block Operator
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