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 3539379 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3541271 epoch_slot_no: 20471 block_no: 3539214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-22 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dd827e3424d9df7c803192d359ea9746ce4dae2be4e9613fb5802e84eeba944Block Operator
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