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 3551279 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3553170 epoch_slot_no: 10770 block_no: 3551113 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-12-25 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb5b92b5bacb7cf3e744f1ee53c4f06c9052aee0f699613de22a3bd6b3ea2727Block Operator
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