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 3522555 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524447 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 3522390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-18 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21983cfd16180149e28411a82641f3d08b6261ec634251db2389557c3ab02ab3Block Operator
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