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 3559716 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3561607 epoch_slot_no: 19207 block_no: 3559550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-27 08:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0835d063149e160c9b41380cdaeb9d785d6fee3390ed6860b83f48ec9b116c88Block Operator
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