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 3522215 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3524107 epoch_slot_no: 3307 block_no: 3522050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2019-12-18 16:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6619b80cc7f0bbf19a20e0f6f91b5e433935ec88bd0554fff65280f0f4277e9Block Operator
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