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 3531352 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3533244 epoch_slot_no: 12444 block_no: 3531187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-20 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199633a1b93f77d3c3297b30b6b556e43efcb1188e022abe561bfbe82d227b05Block Operator
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