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 3521129 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3523021 epoch_slot_no: 2221 block_no: 3520964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2342 time: 2019-12-18 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x021798a7ad2df796b453dd61ad86841c8052cd9cec19d13b25e17a0042b92a59Block Operator
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