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 3521655 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3523547 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 3521490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2612 time: 2019-12-18 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x124a32a6cffcd11e6ba378b8c56b344c59ec0b33812886713c7d76bcc28b7dc3Block Operator
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