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 3559684 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3561575 epoch_slot_no: 19175 block_no: 3559518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-27 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c1e3b96a6059caa5259338d7d4f24849def3f4a4a365333aab4d93d6036c1c9Block Operator
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