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 3545489 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3547380 epoch_slot_no: 4980 block_no: 3545323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1681 time: 2019-12-24 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd62e1a5233a5c7efb066d74bd7a20f453749b60760cb14d49f9b1b8b6c9b78f5Block Operator
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