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 3550583 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3552474 epoch_slot_no: 10074 block_no: 3550417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-25 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51d92c7991d206d7fa4cdbc84b4c47de6cadeff25846912f2b79127c15e65406Block Operator
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