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 3532504 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3534396 epoch_slot_no: 13596 block_no: 3532339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1303 time: 2019-12-21 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75cc1c9550d79ba23e18380a3f4cbb68c890a490d7f2b9536b1a205d3e7b7d14Block Operator
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