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 3542356 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3544247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 3542190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1887 time: 2019-12-23 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fbdf8bdccd8bad5129a842aad4c6d61957b25e4e24c27865f9ba7c906c9880fBlock Operator
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