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 3556420 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558311 epoch_slot_no: 15911 block_no: 3556254 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-12-26 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4be71ffe8cbb9c6f74176450cd6d698e5b5856ed2e63723741513fa0b5117eBlock Operator
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