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 3543489 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545380 epoch_slot_no: 2980 block_no: 3543323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1177 time: 2019-12-23 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86f41559faac4228d8f5ef9e1330a55c01c4c5689ed4e11dcbeee632eca400a8Block Operator
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