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 3534166 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3536058 epoch_slot_no: 15258 block_no: 3534001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2019-12-21 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87afeaf6f560669075e616cc56df29c11af04d3f2ce8ec71d5f80c58d0d1d66eBlock Operator
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