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 3540977 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3542868 epoch_slot_no: 468 block_no: 3540811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2019-12-23 00:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a297d7af5abefe40f745e6d342ee6b3ea2f17867c09aee22ca0b44ca4d21fd3Block Operator
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