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 3538730 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3540622 epoch_slot_no: 19822 block_no: 3538565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-22 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2af0d7e5ec17b4f027a98ba21d7c28007cbfe5d27b8f4435d3207dcb9eef0bf3Block Operator
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