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 3549632 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3551523 epoch_slot_no: 9123 block_no: 3549466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1270 time: 2019-12-25 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ee8113d91fb1e7798d23cd42bb67b55f31269865f8d0ff34d57a204f25b234dBlock Operator
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