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 3550426 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3552317 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3550260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4286 time: 2019-12-25 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb076a7625283eeb8ed3e5437a4ff8204e9a03b90935e199f8ca2262b6e4c1d6Block Operator
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