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 3558848 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3560739 epoch_slot_no: 18339 block_no: 3558682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2019-12-27 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ae5c8a27dd5fa2fb89a3180ad2b9cc4b406e1dc8f5734b5032d1b29fec00385Block Operator
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