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 3559066 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3560957 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 3558900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1912 time: 2019-12-27 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b376c4834f4319fdb66c8d85c0ec657cbf7944afabdf5bb90ad81114cd21417Block Operator
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