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 3550786 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3552677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3550620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2357 time: 2019-12-25 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38300b553e1947b6fb2bebefce44f30f1aec7b72b17449e217f7e30d4a4542b5Block Operator
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