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 3550336 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3552227 epoch_slot_no: 9827 block_no: 3550170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-25 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2539a6892d80c9880fdd253321b7fb0e379c2791f18c99742579a8f8149ee377Block Operator
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