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 3546496 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3548387 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 3546330 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3150 time: 2019-12-24 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa783002581c8d7666b8bc95c0c3ca9632d7e0a6991ee0c2096bb397de7b70188Block Operator
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