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 3552638 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554529 epoch_slot_no: 12129 block_no: 3552472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1658 time: 2019-12-25 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb33df1a352f5d184efd6163ee895a864d05efa3d1082b6c3f70136786b676bb0Block Operator
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