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 3530267 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3532159 epoch_slot_no: 11359 block_no: 3530102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2019-12-20 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c3847d88159d5dba0d09b6b9386e1053f93f8e0d230d2cb7a6b0dc4379a1ffcBlock Operator
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