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 3532950 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3534842 epoch_slot_no: 14042 block_no: 3532785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-12-21 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a5d9e543242a48283c3bacb7c0a201e04956a157ac155db236ecc32c15c5f3dBlock Operator
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