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 3542111 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3544002 epoch_slot_no: 1602 block_no: 3541945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1300 time: 2019-12-23 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfac73af9ed79e95a8af84b46b8f84a92221961c0a170e754ee254cfc7fa005Block Operator
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