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 3533989 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3535881 epoch_slot_no: 15081 block_no: 3533824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-12-21 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c1fa0b4d37269330740aee03d2ef1ee69af9293edb4832eb88decd8a4c4c28aBlock Operator
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