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 3522072 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3523964 epoch_slot_no: 3164 block_no: 3521907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1224 time: 2019-12-18 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1934a389c0d0493cad082f309932f94f25a0e5d4a735dc2cba4186837cfedf12Block Operator
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