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 3554894 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556785 epoch_slot_no: 14385 block_no: 3554728 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-12-26 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5caf8830c21ed8d8806931d98db76e55209c8edf2981e23c45534989bfd1f038Block Operator
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