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 3554660 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556551 epoch_slot_no: 14151 block_no: 3554494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-12-26 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51e2f2be96d639b698b946b78dd15c104722916930cf8311323aa638357e3bd3Block Operator
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