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 3528285 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3530177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 3528120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3738 time: 2019-12-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3acf6f4b9014dc854023224a0ecb03db7736c0f1ba5477cddfb9e028eda1d1Block Operator
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