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 3552606 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554497 epoch_slot_no: 12097 block_no: 3552440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1662 time: 2019-12-25 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6283cff17cab7ca449de3de52e93f46c53e9a27676719c8d5a13c0dd2a9730d6Block Operator
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