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 3549871 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3551762 epoch_slot_no: 9362 block_no: 3549705 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1667 time: 2019-12-25 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dfde2d91112d9153ede371797706ed97079edcd57bc8c6b190f35ada658dcc6Block Operator
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