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 3533687 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535579 epoch_slot_no: 14779 block_no: 3533522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-21 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9d0f7b43b6ddbbff92e5cdb4d6eecc1d65d90cd3a7c89cef36d166bafd142eeBlock Operator
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