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 3524473 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3526365 epoch_slot_no: 5565 block_no: 3524308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5040 time: 2019-12-19 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7032030878086d581950a713e214732ce1c0abab382f295390e4a66c9c962651Block Operator
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