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 3519749 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3521641 epoch_slot_no: 841 block_no: 3519584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1661 time: 2019-12-18 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8e2bd6ea3fbb89568c0f4997a4e93261aeca6f9e9ee23c599bbe46a5f0bb1bdBlock Operator
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