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 3533707 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535599 epoch_slot_no: 14799 block_no: 3533542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 929 time: 2019-12-21 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39f6aef28cd14ded194765ae10fdc9716b57c05d4fa3ae5169a0e714e74b9368Block Operator
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