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 3519893 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521785 epoch_slot_no: 985 block_no: 3519728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2119 time: 2019-12-18 03:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8efe680c67904d1c052d41cf959595284430a6f1fbca21b6efeb051654de29aBlock Operator
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