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 3552653 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554544 epoch_slot_no: 12144 block_no: 3552487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1839 time: 2019-12-25 17:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d7d22e510f5a6540397cfddc24e57b372c40f9aa59d84ff6382b8573d8fc8aeBlock Operator
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