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 3549055 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3550946 epoch_slot_no: 8546 block_no: 3548889 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2253 time: 2019-12-24 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9df505defadc6e742b7c2f2c69b6416f2eb9c1e40cbca44dc8f31e4c2584616dBlock Operator
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