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 3538345 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3540237 epoch_slot_no: 19437 block_no: 3538180 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-22 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60ede4c06af970e2508e1662ba71338d4e315c94c38edba0eaf7cd7fd51c50b3Block Operator
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