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 3549915 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3551806 epoch_slot_no: 9406 block_no: 3549749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-25 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1591d4bde9214ae8d6cd31e83b10efe27d32a4361641cb46bae94f3664983386Block Operator
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