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 3544713 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546604 epoch_slot_no: 4204 block_no: 3544547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2241 time: 2019-12-23 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x642aea761ca6f7f04210bebd1e0b4b5989cfc40274b3b2f47badf682023f25b4Block Operator
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