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 3522195 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3524087 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3522030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1729 time: 2019-12-18 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6dcdaada5fa45b9f1a6497198e17c4a75ef537e6bde2049d13b40f5fbc0713fBlock Operator
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