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 3530172 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3532064 epoch_slot_no: 11264 block_no: 3530007 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-20 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3c12ddd673901ad837b3f75b5b6a164c7c389d97df3cc7e5c1b67c2dab36c5cBlock Operator
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