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 3521350 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523242 epoch_slot_no: 2442 block_no: 3521185 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2392 time: 2019-12-18 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b7c4b0d912e72222a021bdc6e158fb6f65b0bad414cdbdef3c701b0937765d9Block Operator
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