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 3542641 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3544532 epoch_slot_no: 2132 block_no: 3542475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2019-12-23 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcede64bc0c58e64096ba4581fb860dc4262e18ff67129096cfa05be8a75e3cacBlock Operator
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