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 3543887 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3545778 epoch_slot_no: 3378 block_no: 3543721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2207 time: 2019-12-23 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0c069397d2e94b12d2d2e6aad71caed527f6a7db41db0f6221eeb0307c83ae4Block Operator
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