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 3522287 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3524179 epoch_slot_no: 3379 block_no: 3522122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-12-18 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dd9fc5c80f46cd705ae94e3d17069bb7ae44d47016961ffddd57610b3d17574Block Operator
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