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 3556329 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558220 epoch_slot_no: 15820 block_no: 3556163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-26 13:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bedbc12c4391c388f98ca16161ae73a812003a52e09915823673874bb6e6c2fBlock Operator
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