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 3540665 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3542556 epoch_slot_no: 156 block_no: 3540499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2313 time: 2019-12-22 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e928ec93a3f01fa1d591f932748a242a38084ce41549412d0449187a4bf56abBlock Operator
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