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 3520365 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3522257 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3520200 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3383 time: 2019-12-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95ae1b83f63830a88823c8d41326c09a0c75be1ab28de0878c22b9c04f9bfe2Block Operator
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