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 3542957 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3544848 epoch_slot_no: 2448 block_no: 3542791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1214 time: 2019-12-23 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c7200182e8957f24e08c6309c7c61b71c0c1d20170db2406704312756cc148aBlock Operator
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