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 3542866 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3544757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3542700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2841 time: 2019-12-23 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a87e7974272dacbc063f2c9d8925f635a9bafc690b8f59b5973531ab19377d2Block Operator
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