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 3545130 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3547021 epoch_slot_no: 4621 block_no: 3544964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-23 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55842015ee8f533b1cec0e1821e94c22eee34f526ceda6b69e8fffe2e9974ae9Block Operator
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