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 3546410 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3548301 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 3546244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-24 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5434e3654dd542237ce42f20be6315626b1b11b8185d384be8896ea8af72c4beBlock Operator
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