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 3545051 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3546942 epoch_slot_no: 4542 block_no: 3544885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-23 22:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c3fe6a14fb179c7b905c8ef8ad5c0e12195f339ed5b27d10e2494c2e80ac81bBlock Operator
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