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 3521805 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3523697 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3521640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4645 time: 2019-12-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87107f6838ab3924e79ac6c98c16a48a26f8a165ba76daa7426b5eb16e390dbdBlock Operator
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