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 3552590 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3554481 epoch_slot_no: 12081 block_no: 3552424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2271 time: 2019-12-25 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcea06391e40968a09650dfa140fa7d6c3a12aefe0e83c9f91a9497245aa2ad48Block Operator
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