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 3554834 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556725 epoch_slot_no: 14325 block_no: 3554668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2019-12-26 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb805255cf65621e27422d4b7f6360fa5d3284d3c7fc8eb4e535c36e1bc6a90d4Block Operator
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