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 3558164 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3560055 epoch_slot_no: 17655 block_no: 3557998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-26 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6b6402c30af7681f666c020edb65a476278e80a36d1f6876e87de6d20f78fddBlock Operator
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