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 3522759 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524651 epoch_slot_no: 3851 block_no: 3522594 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1214 time: 2019-12-18 19:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63124c008c496dd3512c671af8583c67040eeac13dfbb850c440c588d21fb6f3Block Operator
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