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 3521113 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523005 epoch_slot_no: 2205 block_no: 3520948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2245 time: 2019-12-18 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5eb2b588978c8b1877aa51861748be247c92ed67611a56ef7c5fc94d743f629Block Operator
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