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 3537647 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3539539 epoch_slot_no: 18739 block_no: 3537482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-22 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d96550c2cfc44567715f755ad25c996d085cf766d3603e79a2a573ce7b046b1Block Operator
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