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 3526542 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3528434 epoch_slot_no: 7634 block_no: 3526377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2587 time: 2019-12-19 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ff14a787af17021d6d06029233ca9d1e3af17e0ca69843984ba6e6328a4b5e9Block Operator
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