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 3547313 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3549204 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 3547147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3299 time: 2019-12-24 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98dc61dde05ec0e945abd454f37e44c990a7d16cb9c9f55d2222d7f94ffe492Block Operator
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