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 3528608 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3530500 epoch_slot_no: 9700 block_no: 3528443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1880 time: 2019-12-20 03:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5540e7947f33bdbc52327bec7f056e22ca6d1aa2656235bc58323b45bb0129dBlock Operator
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