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 3532290 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3534182 epoch_slot_no: 13382 block_no: 3532125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-12-21 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7375aa99106d31b9a7f731aa9aed1fc39ff3bc6b584541c7c7a130405d833d5bBlock Operator
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