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 3522486 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524378 epoch_slot_no: 3578 block_no: 3522321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1731 time: 2019-12-18 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x283d0a9dcce2c42294617f2939ec8aba8c13003cf0201518a7d6ff4795422e55Block Operator
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