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 3521846 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523738 epoch_slot_no: 2938 block_no: 3521681 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1912 time: 2019-12-18 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55311ce75f39963df8b973246a6e7dc5f6eff3fadb05b44ad62186ad7a7a549fBlock Operator
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