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 3541066 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3542957 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3540900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7507 time: 2019-12-23 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2459328c20f9d0e69201f68deed203b6072b66f79cdfe4132bf725853c366133Block Operator
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