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 3559178 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3561069 epoch_slot_no: 18669 block_no: 3559012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-12-27 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd524fe456ecb886412d999f29a4822bbef5f4dbc7727f91ab0589b1ce2335fe6Block Operator
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