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 3520525 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3522417 epoch_slot_no: 1617 block_no: 3520360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-12-18 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4c40f35a843021794f3b28c9f14abf17ab9de2447794ed113dd78167453d9bbBlock Operator
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