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 3557243 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3559134 epoch_slot_no: 16734 block_no: 3557077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1870 time: 2019-12-26 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f69e630c7a587281741a88ff2ff10ed308a7956144eac999b12bb09f266296cBlock Operator
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