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 3543238 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545129 epoch_slot_no: 2729 block_no: 3543072 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1559 time: 2019-12-23 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0cadfe3481b6d08e1ef5b2ddf4dd382576c4b26d0ac31d5aed29fba8706a3b6Block Operator
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