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 3548618 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3550509 epoch_slot_no: 8109 block_no: 3548452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-12-24 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ad34c2c7bbb039c44fffecf089219e211b1b03311f4e123032252e097f6d4f7Block Operator
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