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 3521754 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3523646 epoch_slot_no: 2846 block_no: 3521589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2114 time: 2019-12-18 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeba279abb3b5da7c12a8eee6db9fb6d4d7c4acd6511ead4735286ccc5452f084Block Operator
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