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 35259 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35276 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 35256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2017-10-02 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6829db3220784d5609ca04c2cf5cae782c9f7d7fe2196ea6127a845ef6f213e6Block Operator
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