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 3520937 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3522829 epoch_slot_no: 2029 block_no: 3520772 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4595 time: 2019-12-18 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x200c1847ebbb728eb3497fafcfb013feef9f421974b41f6085474bb616250453Block Operator
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