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 3542052 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3543943 epoch_slot_no: 1543 block_no: 3541886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-12-23 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577d409a3e3a942e0cee0e23e79040e4f002091cf8aa6b1381653db2c3940bccBlock Operator
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