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 3555316 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3557207 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 3555150 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-12-26 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe231fcee032130d17d30775453b07e233aa85d1406d32ddb8a56aa515ec7764Block Operator
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