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 3544092 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545983 epoch_slot_no: 3583 block_no: 3543926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-12-23 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e0a512c08e2542ea4334b08e641cb60daa59b9bfd7d6c93a22794e1f14309b5Block Operator
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