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 3524899 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3526791 epoch_slot_no: 5991 block_no: 3524734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2046 time: 2019-12-19 07:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fc1e21e2befc6ef98a657de25ae0ca2a7a53b68d3f51ae4df5f4c8b6f25bb59Block Operator
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