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 3537274 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3539166 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 3537109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1717 time: 2019-12-22 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb15524d30a915c9e669b78b4b7df9247b1ae13b410c877fa6b256bd987e532aBlock Operator
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