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 3520395 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3522287 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 3520230 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2019-12-18 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x413cf11a25417d0ede27102d6c41ba45c7f107c6c52c9c4e41f5d06eb5991978Block Operator
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