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 3540055 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3541947 epoch_slot_no: 21147 block_no: 3539890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-22 19:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46cabdf2e745812a0faffa1d2570f560362ef751bfe079f0be595cb2d09ccbecBlock Operator
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