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 3535111 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3537003 epoch_slot_no: 16203 block_no: 3534946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-12-21 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7832ae92278a95a1ec933c50989e67cf6d8aaa33d013419d8825265f11a8f63dBlock Operator
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