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 3532599 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3534491 epoch_slot_no: 13691 block_no: 3532434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-21 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed13348c7e2f822d42c0c8ccf89dc34f785036bbcabfd0b4c27a9c6c3e1ef742Block Operator
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