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 3520541 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3522433 epoch_slot_no: 1633 block_no: 3520376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2066 time: 2019-12-18 06:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52f541c509cb36e14940a518077adaa77f8e28557c9770ac0c1d04a8ef3c3134Block Operator
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