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 3521959 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523851 epoch_slot_no: 3051 block_no: 3521794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-18 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa581ce654c74889845ee697c4c7f8c7042a690f7a9cf3602ed1de9fc9b8b138dBlock Operator
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