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 3551648 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3553539 epoch_slot_no: 11139 block_no: 3551482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 907 time: 2019-12-25 11:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b0e03d9bd1ebe1034c49a750d900eae68ae4fd07a68e4d37bcad7c49d640412Block Operator
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