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 3555739 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3557630 epoch_slot_no: 15230 block_no: 3555573 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-12-26 10:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52982cb6249dd64e1b385b306e069fb61dc2a02f9a5e1b8cb56554509087c243Block Operator
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