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 3522309 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3524201 epoch_slot_no: 3401 block_no: 3522144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-12-18 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0abd85abb446e5dd18c11634e7d78aeb33d56dab263ad6a65c1d4fd7f38b5ee4Block Operator
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