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 3555116 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3557007 epoch_slot_no: 14607 block_no: 3554950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2019-12-26 06:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34f6e9a00914cb4210d09e41d5a16e007a2a943fddb0d37c1433b3db19b89733Block Operator
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