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 3559602 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3561493 epoch_slot_no: 19093 block_no: 3559436 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1926 time: 2019-12-27 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca164ff2b79e164025e8f4d9e151d4e9fdaf5606baa68ed5fb3a843c350bfc72Block Operator
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