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 3524196 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3526088 epoch_slot_no: 5288 block_no: 3524031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-12-19 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc859659bb55b009339a345bffd27a3537589b6ec52b3486d5a3b9f10335bc8Block Operator
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