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 3555601 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3557492 epoch_slot_no: 15092 block_no: 3555435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-26 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fd142bae190c5848fcf833b61c0d0365c22c6186f67a002d7b281fcf00f5b11Block Operator
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