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 3542205 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3544096 epoch_slot_no: 1696 block_no: 3542039 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-12-23 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34335c3168f992bf3529aef723bd0cbb8c7a0fcf91bb83543f908552fe6b90c6Block Operator
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