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 3552429 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554320 epoch_slot_no: 11920 block_no: 3552263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-25 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85ff9cc25ce7f1acab97a660fc8492a95777447498fccfa32974f9ed4c367377Block Operator
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