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 3525949 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3527841 epoch_slot_no: 7041 block_no: 3525784 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1680 time: 2019-12-19 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa00419f5044b017be5744e6453a4ca5da301916884df03b1ff588570da210d52Block Operator
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