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 3560009 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3561900 epoch_slot_no: 19500 block_no: 3559843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-12-27 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040b4848b549638fc30beb60129d634b1a1db72d9c73061b3b905c0cb0330143Block Operator
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