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 3555706 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3557597 epoch_slot_no: 15197 block_no: 3555540 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-12-26 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88c8443eee9b2bcdc0e24f95c1cc30c5a58164732659a8174ea759e30fe649c5Block Operator
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