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 3555994 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3557885 epoch_slot_no: 15485 block_no: 3555828 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-12-26 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd93032c15a4ad4ef81ad0e0a51ff632d60f41b1cbd5f9c0db483f59270a41e8Block Operator
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