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 3522300 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3524192 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 3522135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2067 time: 2019-12-18 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fb30771453b649d8a4621ea48317591ed7eb7f21df43234a41959ba56dcc10eBlock Operator
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