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 3543694 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545585 epoch_slot_no: 3185 block_no: 3543528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1177 time: 2019-12-23 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x662a4549399736d44ef28201277597a98425bc8773e235d9e8d7a898dee812b7Block Operator
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