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 3522661 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524553 epoch_slot_no: 3753 block_no: 3522496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1879 time: 2019-12-18 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7193b94bb277d0b0b0d9cebbd46ab37e153a15c3d559f33913006b0cd5badbaeBlock Operator
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