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 3544195 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546086 epoch_slot_no: 3686 block_no: 3544029 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-12-23 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e168d8e740f6efbc3e8cfbfd1b2087604d8550ccc53b81461b1781e8688d6b8Block Operator
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