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 3535693 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3537585 epoch_slot_no: 16785 block_no: 3535528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-12-21 18:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e0562d04bce9f40413cd2760b66ee222cef914a662a8786f37d3eb804927d0eBlock Operator
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