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 3523106 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3524998 epoch_slot_no: 4198 block_no: 3522941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2018 time: 2019-12-18 21:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62df8e1e75b977a25aa0f86dc50bcb15154245d15bc3a9341934e2d6138d0512Block Operator
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