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 3523302 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3525194 epoch_slot_no: 4394 block_no: 3523137 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-12-18 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b8267e3aaf07986a8286f0c92de7d793f2498f09e4303b85c6591667088ecd2Block Operator
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