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 3544157 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546048 epoch_slot_no: 3648 block_no: 3543991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2019-12-23 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01a12b0d75868b14bdbfa2826cf3d0747c882b0cd522d72f5b0fb8ba11db82fcBlock Operator
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