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 3558764 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3560655 epoch_slot_no: 18255 block_no: 3558598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2019-12-27 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x885d8dc5e1fce995f2420c7878ccab8c1feb206924b6826c415a3f2bff4e68cbBlock Operator
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