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 3525585 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3527477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3525420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4667 time: 2019-12-19 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x256c29beb07e4b52bf7f9aa9ac9fbc7c45b13a762cb66308b9ee7e3a1d2d7e3dBlock Operator
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