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 3522006 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523898 epoch_slot_no: 3098 block_no: 3521841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2598 time: 2019-12-18 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75ae67e4cd0491893465e79af3cb47c539cd6f45417298c60f2658c5f67a1b31Block Operator
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