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 3545138 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3547029 epoch_slot_no: 4629 block_no: 3544972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-12-23 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92677630c4d3979ef2e75bc9f966c78d15eb1f4284755e3dedf1d7fb044b19deBlock Operator
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