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 3533667 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3535559 epoch_slot_no: 14759 block_no: 3533502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-12-21 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75fedda0c01fa501f1e6ea8e378cd457bd9aeb9fe84d65b4707e08372e1576a0Block Operator
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