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 3523155 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3525047 epoch_slot_no: 4247 block_no: 3522990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3090 time: 2019-12-18 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x072307cd58710849204400d76cc37417c801edd85c467ed4bc15e4b0f92e947cBlock Operator
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