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 3522715 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524607 epoch_slot_no: 3807 block_no: 3522550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2019-12-18 18:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29c95cf405129d1b7de3d4f7bc6461bc33fe267753d10d9af9a318f1b06ab4a7Block Operator
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