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 3560275 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562166 epoch_slot_no: 19766 block_no: 3560109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2768 time: 2019-12-27 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaee3da415ed039d38f13bae80d0c148db150f66de76dd0242ce842af2434804Block Operator
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