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 3545416 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3547307 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 3545250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2019-12-24 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x813582e4fece7e4c40a8db98d468a94f13ed1a61406bc2dde6a11f781cdbfb8eBlock Operator
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