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 3545995 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3547886 epoch_slot_no: 5486 block_no: 3545829 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1338 time: 2019-12-24 04:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcee3d8ff26c23e13456135c640bc26447912e75a6e544c923fe3d020f7581bedBlock Operator
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