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 3543406 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3545297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3543240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3926 time: 2019-12-23 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92b7153cbc0484b48a1262599b25a2ebde6f78b8fc8e53ac480f0bd6f70ebeb5Block Operator
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