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 3555212 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3557103 epoch_slot_no: 14703 block_no: 3555046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3327 time: 2019-12-26 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f1e11cbdd3f86167726fb2f14595368dd98ec3f9679a549692a3d9c77a57c5cBlock Operator
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