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 3554212 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556103 epoch_slot_no: 13703 block_no: 3554046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2019-12-26 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa60cbb8775c629e6c6e0ab5c8970709d1043f598271c4160a527c9b72234c520Block Operator
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