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 3530939 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3532831 epoch_slot_no: 12031 block_no: 3530774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2297 time: 2019-12-20 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x727324c81a6eb469e9e630e5a8bb85f44d498297bf479cf53d9badedf4ac3ef9Block Operator
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