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 3519753 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3521645 epoch_slot_no: 845 block_no: 3519588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2318 time: 2019-12-18 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44d03d67f4d9cd6943ae14d3ac9ce699626f764df8801c35d158ecd7fe4d278dBlock Operator
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