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 3552338 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554229 epoch_slot_no: 11829 block_no: 3552172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-25 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe34dbf13bb9922cef2e21a41b31f3c7d3897b846899e80be94fa68543ae62bd7Block Operator
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