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 3547006 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3548897 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 3546840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5868 time: 2019-12-24 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3fc01b1127f637b8c4fe4eaae7534b8e4f802a3a8b0be7113a172862ff585b8Block Operator
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