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 3552161 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3554052 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 3551995 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3175 time: 2019-12-25 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11db7c6bfceb2d4ac8f16a2f5fa1f4a33eac7ff9ec5330782887422673e49b21Block Operator
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