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 3543976 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3545867 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 3543810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2835 time: 2019-12-23 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f177c8456ac57cd2e41058b15c61f98084f69fd1d1b2e81864c298cab415417Block Operator
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