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 3554878 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556769 epoch_slot_no: 14369 block_no: 3554712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1689 time: 2019-12-26 05:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089f4d66e945f919f88064120e31ae2103dd3ba7cf7089e04ff819985841e832Block Operator
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