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 3556842 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558733 epoch_slot_no: 16333 block_no: 3556676 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1320 time: 2019-12-26 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x700b8bfbaaf1bc740031acecacf9db68e0200537a9fb65f4c8fd87f52b2b82bdBlock Operator
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