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 3521934 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3523826 epoch_slot_no: 3026 block_no: 3521769 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1501 time: 2019-12-18 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06454be20703847ee85dac4721f8befecd3cb255b25f25a8cde7e8d184a451a7Block Operator
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