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 3547109 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3549000 epoch_slot_no: 6600 block_no: 3546943 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-12-24 10:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4a081746b7c7e84a88f8782c13773e8bc64b43271b352ac2e3e2f4b3c05108bBlock Operator
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