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 3526350 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3528242 epoch_slot_no: 7442 block_no: 3526185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-12-19 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1a599a25e3b70bb31fae5cf75000dd6ad1e025c9854f3356c97aed5d4a2ea40Block Operator
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