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 3556998 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3558889 epoch_slot_no: 16489 block_no: 3556832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-12-26 17:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa54bcee7e988a670b5722a9a591cb2f434d3446908bbb646d837ec3be1de09fcBlock Operator
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