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 3525941 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3527833 epoch_slot_no: 7033 block_no: 3525776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2931 time: 2019-12-19 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c643400d813c97ce0ee762f96cbbb2a576ea578c9e575d054fd2975fb539d1Block Operator
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