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 3541246 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3543137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3541080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5186 time: 2019-12-23 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x791a1d370fa152fb1d5fb3d2f9c69c3c886a69608a27413246b6205f3cca92edBlock Operator
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