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 3521844 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523736 epoch_slot_no: 2936 block_no: 3521679 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-12-18 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9335a1dcb97169b391dc8cbc1c3c18b8f5405c7e2c00a2b44e0b4a1b4207490Block Operator
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