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 3535205 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3537097 epoch_slot_no: 16297 block_no: 3535040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2019-12-21 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe65684fba6504027c5bf70a00d4c0f66b3d2277fa03aaa9b16b4991f59adccafBlock Operator
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