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 3523123 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3525015 epoch_slot_no: 4215 block_no: 3522958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2565 time: 2019-12-18 21:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0d00a49b6a7ef226f46cacd2bbca17f9a64b8f5e45d7bc32d5ac7d0ccf913d3Block Operator
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