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 3556366 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3558257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 3556200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6956 time: 2019-12-26 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76e2eeb66dc0b2133386829080b1695e9f5bc3c0ec631a7296ca4edf1c2139cBlock Operator
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