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 3539715 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3541607 epoch_slot_no: 20807 block_no: 3539550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2112 time: 2019-12-22 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb19c10cb13722cccc61ca3db30696a517d520ff9ae9ffdad2cb8df11b0d5e1Block Operator
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