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 3551300 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3553191 epoch_slot_no: 10791 block_no: 3551134 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-12-25 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd81ca7f4c41dc423ed3f813b80ab9732f0fe5a4fe20b05384c5efef374f11031Block Operator
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