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 3552416 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554307 epoch_slot_no: 11907 block_no: 3552250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1178 time: 2019-12-25 15:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfc5ebe4a3a9138c35f8c6d89c7f5f659f50d73b95778d5bf419c9cba14418d1Block Operator
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