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 3553285 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3555176 epoch_slot_no: 12776 block_no: 3553119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-12-25 20:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f07543c7d6543fdfc707abc5f4fc3079a4ac034c44e420f169db10c7056c211Block Operator
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