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 3535008 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3536900 epoch_slot_no: 16100 block_no: 3534843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2019-12-21 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d7fe5deefad8bd491bfecef5ebe46f880f5b76d5456ef840da97cc974aa4991Block Operator
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