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 3534914 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3536806 epoch_slot_no: 16006 block_no: 3534749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1862 time: 2019-12-21 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff722c45cee3a01757bbd42da7b999f84e17dc37fe0bbb8c2ceac5be217c867cBlock Operator
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