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 3546766 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3548657 epoch_slot_no: 6257 block_no: 3546600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1845 time: 2019-12-24 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e07b06554c6b828f08a12b89c829b5cf0b93dba52bdbeedeb9a2aa9f1bceb9Block Operator
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