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 3544127 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546018 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 3543961 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2623 time: 2019-12-23 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff60bcef466e6a1bc3605371aed27a70db37ee0acba99cb044623cd8784b5ce3Block Operator
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