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 3543257 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545148 epoch_slot_no: 2748 block_no: 3543091 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-23 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x752ffd1885e49c57b89ba8cd0266799ee67c4c3870549ff05e7774ae0f15df06Block Operator
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