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 3547186 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3549077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3547020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7505 time: 2019-12-24 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4deed96c5d5f1bfb4c66cfa23c113a5d4446c0ee1b0e52a9fde0b3d5fcebbcbbBlock Operator
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