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 3521106 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3522998 epoch_slot_no: 2198 block_no: 3520941 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2447 time: 2019-12-18 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5beaeb944e0a6c7f7ab614768e034dc340e2bf5a5b8857487ce4900ee39c5af5Block Operator
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