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 3533846 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535738 epoch_slot_no: 14938 block_no: 3533681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-21 08:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf368da052050b951849a1c22fc06be67944634953e6c2ef1e1dca35fb0b198b8Block Operator
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