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 3553095 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3554986 epoch_slot_no: 12586 block_no: 3552929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-25 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc763be7c7ac06f8b2b99a4fe939cfbe039a15ebd0c731cd0a78771ec246909c6Block Operator
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