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 3543279 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545170 epoch_slot_no: 2770 block_no: 3543113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-23 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf436a87ad0e1536f529bbb2b05d3a82d6d8bac068308dcb0611bb4337908edBlock Operator
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