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 3520953 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3522845 epoch_slot_no: 2045 block_no: 3520788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1345 time: 2019-12-18 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf38f93bfb00bdb27ac47a84c5eedf26b76731dc1fbec00b246f31408a29e5c63Block Operator
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