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 3549916 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3551807 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 3549750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2281 time: 2019-12-25 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe28755016f3a8f02ed0c24a3a1d9360da8155c4620724b4bfd45ac2ceb04dff1Block Operator
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