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 3557446 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3559337 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3557280 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6059 time: 2019-12-26 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5304c0c1163119ca4dae23781082c3d8185c4d8e470c8d7f08ab4e2cb0b2864Block Operator
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