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 3556393 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558284 epoch_slot_no: 15884 block_no: 3556227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-26 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47a4fa4e417e57725a21d04427f9276b53efb2c37164da0aca3ac07adc57c243Block Operator
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