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 3553236 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3555127 epoch_slot_no: 12727 block_no: 3553070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2048 time: 2019-12-25 20:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f144489e5e1f0ec6a79f1010d8c52a2f11cf782ac7c6677762f7564896ea083Block Operator
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