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 3548832 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3550723 epoch_slot_no: 8323 block_no: 3548666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-12-24 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x181642d618d70ae67d08e4eb1a47cee107aa1ca037da70d45a94346de0867576Block Operator
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