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 3539036 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3540928 epoch_slot_no: 20128 block_no: 3538871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-22 13:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f81681607e43b9c44f07ab57a514c27e9c41bbf1465d04ea5f556482250701Block Operator
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