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 3539117 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3541009 epoch_slot_no: 20209 block_no: 3538952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2052 time: 2019-12-22 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb25c43e4c3b8766b61cac4ad86409e65acbc96a57da4eb2898d26a2a1de2792eBlock Operator
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