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 3551404 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3553295 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 3551238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1313 time: 2019-12-25 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37fe51bba80b14fc457db2e9d90fc0b493d6010480bb7e61753dc9c36ac6968aBlock Operator
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