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 3556542 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558433 epoch_slot_no: 16033 block_no: 3556376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-12-26 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf568b2c59b60429633d19e99c57e36cfd6d61accec03e22b7c1662eb66968905Block Operator
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