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 3519604 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521496 epoch_slot_no: 696 block_no: 3519439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1208 time: 2019-12-18 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25ca54e2758e46a13b27a860245e3ee6a5dd9a5523033ca1844127f84dfd79edBlock Operator
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