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 3544222 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546113 epoch_slot_no: 3713 block_no: 3544056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 963 time: 2019-12-23 18:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8d31583e89c66e9c579591b44c960ed44f7df4fe8329a73b2f1a0564073c400Block Operator
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