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 3535882 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3537774 epoch_slot_no: 16974 block_no: 3535717 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1527 time: 2019-12-21 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f82029245391ef826a8832f6f3a06feb9cc62a2ac79d4c415f160db1fb553a7Block Operator
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