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 3527703 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3529595 epoch_slot_no: 8795 block_no: 3527538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-19 22:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36cc289e5e42b0398f92d1fe008d42723ebcc34943e73ea65987e34b11267c64Block Operator
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