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 3546925 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3548816 epoch_slot_no: 6416 block_no: 3546759 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-12-24 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78531dba8779dbd2dee8ad2fb3ceed469c3c38e22c4f4ab6eb17ea363945693bBlock Operator
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