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 3550535 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3552426 epoch_slot_no: 10026 block_no: 3550369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-12-25 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f6057f517d3b1e8e84775638de60009a8b2941e4fcb3ead95f3d201b81e801bBlock Operator
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