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 3527096 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3528988 epoch_slot_no: 8188 block_no: 3526931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2019-12-19 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeaf4ff45dc65cd409b67f7728d56d8c9a5a8445d561d0e65e018ae15829411aBlock Operator
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