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 3547001 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3548892 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 3546835 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2019-12-24 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21124c51848a4b8ab7a1cc30d4c4d1078f11a882d3ee70921302b0d824746190Block Operator
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