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 3526123 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3528015 epoch_slot_no: 7215 block_no: 3525958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3672 time: 2019-12-19 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03da0f45dd6e7f673b2d956b1d8096af47c41c527557255e38877b2d206b6082Block Operator
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