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 3548296 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3550187 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 3548130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3139 time: 2019-12-24 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf50076d6cabde19ee2810039acae38fa9c17cd67ac4b35f92673b788775b6607Block Operator
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