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 3551507 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3553398 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 3551341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1753 time: 2019-12-25 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d7ff009c2a84c605575037992c51bad1a0a5efbd30fdff49b35055061a6687Block Operator
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