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 3545614 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3547505 epoch_slot_no: 5105 block_no: 3545448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-12-24 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e6fd63eb3a98a3edeff18e3e5b4d5bd9d609660de280e0a658e6d7b83dc4299Block Operator
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