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 3542440 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3544331 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 3542274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2664 time: 2019-12-23 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fa25bbc66bedc3a9985ad6fb7799b3bf0b230345cd1c27b75073e3c44ba734bBlock Operator
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