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 3557478 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3559369 epoch_slot_no: 16969 block_no: 3557312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3253 time: 2019-12-26 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f06ba2890ed25a61c77e5a193154a82a6d4aa34cbd340c9c8f9ed18b098f231Block Operator
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