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 3533076 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3534968 epoch_slot_no: 14168 block_no: 3532911 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-21 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23e11a1c0540d68675c33ebb188440acd233e14ddb704f164f7498d55eeff0b1Block Operator
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