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 3519777 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521669 epoch_slot_no: 869 block_no: 3519612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-18 02:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x488583b84cfbf081b0be5f15bc8468cf47d7369e4563273f18ac91c0e4459392Block Operator
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