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 35223 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35240 epoch_slot_no: 13640 block_no: 35220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2017-10-02 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13d99a62672ca2b351d011f5ae280b5e6e9321d6e242fdc1a6503dd8ff28e9bbBlock Operator
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