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 3559979 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3561870 epoch_slot_no: 19470 block_no: 3559813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-27 09:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4480b09ad294f0693b8795e18330fd55abc5f712b7a8b85cf02a7382caf4028dBlock Operator
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