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 3524389 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3526281 epoch_slot_no: 5481 block_no: 3524224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3305 time: 2019-12-19 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa636a7458c213f2b90b6d79f6f85a50221468e5f9b1ca051f29ae6aa2e8f9d2cBlock Operator
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