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 3527391 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3529283 epoch_slot_no: 8483 block_no: 3527226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2080 time: 2019-12-19 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba08442387fc7d9a03612a310dda7656e6012023a7a3e0b778850de401156dd3Block Operator
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