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 3552796 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554687 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 3552630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2019-12-25 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1022fc21fd4cd02fc0fb8d816b497a02a077d15476cc6ea45562533a090e070Block Operator
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