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 3521146 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3523038 epoch_slot_no: 2238 block_no: 3520981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-12-18 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe054434ee6a740998ec588cab7e67c56d6b232dafb557c939f463bea1c741ba0Block Operator
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