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 3549909 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3551800 epoch_slot_no: 9400 block_no: 3549743 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-12-25 01:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74bcb4e8eb6be5604f80818ff53814ef81794adde6d48cd3364a248b5a6e82deBlock Operator
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