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 3520807 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3522699 epoch_slot_no: 1899 block_no: 3520642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-12-18 08:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x819da43ebffff090e9b2d1e60f618d8547d67748b5bdccb1a62d6c264d1ebbe1Block Operator
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