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 3523177 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3525069 epoch_slot_no: 4269 block_no: 3523012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7578 time: 2019-12-18 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8bd7bd3cf3e8240c925f7583462a0f817844bea183caef53471604002b9cc2bBlock Operator
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