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 3525270 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3527162 epoch_slot_no: 6362 block_no: 3525105 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-12-19 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a5ce6d75dd08661a0bb87716c524ec9ba04353079c6e7d2651f2e27823891fBlock Operator
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