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 3533842 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535734 epoch_slot_no: 14934 block_no: 3533677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-21 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbefa972aacb640c533e943784fbf1f0364f03116d0e26da1035868d8131442f8Block Operator
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