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 3556314 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3558205 epoch_slot_no: 15805 block_no: 3556148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2235 time: 2019-12-26 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44f28b7197d6064f68914d57a8bf77f30a910f46866e8328449be21f439908efBlock Operator
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