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 3534695 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3536587 epoch_slot_no: 15787 block_no: 3534530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-12-21 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcf009032628739b304c55e1a02b9486611cf037f2a2c366223c791c2d873ea6Block Operator
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