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 3533769 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535661 epoch_slot_no: 14861 block_no: 3533604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-12-21 08:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ad5775b68557dbdd4e6fc837bf7f7621a13333d58c86ce02e99f2e8958251eBlock Operator
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