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 3559996 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3561887 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 3559830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1744 time: 2019-12-27 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x676fc52934f26e464aef7d872d70baf34da2b45b9f196e870a255334fd4c2dc6Block Operator
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