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 3520066 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3521958 epoch_slot_no: 1158 block_no: 3519901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-18 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea3a8a43ceec8adf1da5f72e34f99885e2f469b56d637b1e5badfcc1778c382fBlock Operator
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