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 3528656 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3530548 epoch_slot_no: 9748 block_no: 3528491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-12-20 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1276819d5dc229bfaa2de6b12f0073c70eec293991b7b092575d0c99545495Block Operator
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