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 3540335 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3542227 epoch_slot_no: 21427 block_no: 3540170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-12-22 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fd3e86d99cb8d1be3f5042cbdb43d0ba7583b27c4d305ba60bba1f5f4756612Block Operator
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