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 3555106 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3556997 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3554940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3431 time: 2019-12-26 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f6d1356773dc0e674765968730cb3505c4a9e81b9e270d323e571b8ab1ce4c5Block Operator
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