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 3559966 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3561857 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3559800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3019 time: 2019-12-27 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0077d7be4dc8e8e54a246e033b3427e4a1a3f00e4245967a507171637257a2f5Block Operator
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