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 3546316 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3548207 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 3546150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1586 time: 2019-12-24 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ad7552a5e1e58e7d823e53f747d00400622da82cf3e50ae3ccafe87efecfae1Block Operator
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