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 3523042 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524934 epoch_slot_no: 4134 block_no: 3522877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1316 time: 2019-12-18 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8bfcbbeb569e65146c89d0beb57e072e7e957c26c955bc578f4d59fccccf448Block Operator
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