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 3529786 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3531678 epoch_slot_no: 10878 block_no: 3529621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1539 time: 2019-12-20 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc579674d11e65a148e33d614994dd98c7848b6cb428230bd7ab421b159c67de7Block Operator
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