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 3554682 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556573 epoch_slot_no: 14173 block_no: 3554516 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-12-26 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff9cb9c4c1d231339b30189c7bf117f266158871e7a83af76c23114207018f7Block Operator
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