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 3541968 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3543859 epoch_slot_no: 1459 block_no: 3541802 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-12-23 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x395b9cc21ac6d998adfb0c95e40337d1d37b8eaa30a6af79ecdc7f6a06ee993eBlock Operator
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