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 3560291 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562182 epoch_slot_no: 19782 block_no: 3560125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2019-12-27 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dcc4c3b026a335908f25721687ca133c231f1957de2a4f5aaa2e8e71c9d0983Block Operator
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