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 3554948 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3556839 epoch_slot_no: 14439 block_no: 3554782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2019-12-26 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1135fbedaa17d01f3a0f18e7c060f9e6aef7739544206d1e92646fb2728bbcd8Block Operator
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