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 3543850 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545741 epoch_slot_no: 3341 block_no: 3543684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-12-23 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf1e4c777004386046adfd4cfa2bfc7a3b657dbf9b3e60e89a720f44a9a71e89Block Operator
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