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 3528275 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3530167 epoch_slot_no: 9367 block_no: 3528110 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-20 01:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01939429fe70d464249affc7ea994a285e2997c2c173eaad810cce3074a20237Block Operator
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