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 3542116 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3544007 epoch_slot_no: 1607 block_no: 3541950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2019-12-23 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77815c88bfff6902ec3ad248948bcd26120514805bb95d181c704ec14440ea70Block Operator
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