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 3555395 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3557286 epoch_slot_no: 14886 block_no: 3555229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-12-26 08:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd68916f9afc4e58392b80e18c2ff10ccc02d5f6fb5c8b07a0fd6e0ed8c228ed0Block Operator
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