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 3544079 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545970 epoch_slot_no: 3570 block_no: 3543913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2019-12-23 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a4a91fc12a110688b8dfecfa14f0abc2a285017251dd6366fa7abc5e5ee6990Block Operator
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