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 3523321 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3525213 epoch_slot_no: 4413 block_no: 3523156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-12-18 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x945e0177b54f66d2efe68d259f2973c5eda80cece4155491f9d03f192a0010e7Block Operator
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