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 3522549 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524441 epoch_slot_no: 3641 block_no: 3522384 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-12-18 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0965e5ea95b22d9827d5b0c648e3501b41430b9c22849624b17aff9018459caBlock Operator
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