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 3557543 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3559434 epoch_slot_no: 17034 block_no: 3557377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-26 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13c0dea1e97d7e15a128c643546f082a575721d6e5e3ed2cd20d914fb27bb51bBlock Operator
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