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 3522375 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3524267 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 3522210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2462 time: 2019-12-18 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29046887ea067546ea54747584dbee7b50f0d5ed28bc2eb830936880e734f404Block Operator
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