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 3526254 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3528146 epoch_slot_no: 7346 block_no: 3526089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-12-19 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f9fe853e34eee8b330d81b22288e268ccfc326c75eea1ad218a438eb59c1d3Block Operator
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