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 3556644 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3558535 epoch_slot_no: 16135 block_no: 3556478 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1635 time: 2019-12-26 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70c5ff2e99b0dc99ca5f3bd3e4d73f274a6245bc703a1eb2affd4c97ad5c15edBlock Operator
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