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 3539212 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3541104 epoch_slot_no: 20304 block_no: 3539047 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1654 time: 2019-12-22 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c26d010f7b5fbe4b22428d3c00d7fa128712f1e1b4c2de2fc1c6fc05ed3a36aBlock Operator
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