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 3522916 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524808 epoch_slot_no: 4008 block_no: 3522751 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-12-18 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48fb048b5520ccaae73b00cf97bd947753b6d0c4bceef6a22f49d2f498a7727fBlock Operator
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