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 3542941 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3544832 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 3542775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2245 time: 2019-12-23 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eb78716f5a967e73e275624054863c79ae216f1c6c7060666a1aa416aca3814Block Operator
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