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 3527005 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3528897 epoch_slot_no: 8097 block_no: 3526840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1675 time: 2019-12-19 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc3bd9eddfbec487ffd38cd9f49059d4e06056897890652140ecd8815ca17f79Block Operator
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