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 3536540 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3538432 epoch_slot_no: 17632 block_no: 3536375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-21 23:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21a121bc67eb79cfd22c2376929797947b7aee0f902d615c08c3efa666259128Block Operator
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