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 3533775 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535667 epoch_slot_no: 14867 block_no: 3533610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-21 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a2bebb42dc3b0013b46f3d3aeb7698d0fbe0303acb4b4e03f8cdee4e8744ad0Block Operator
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