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 3560355 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3562246 epoch_slot_no: 19846 block_no: 3560189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5354 time: 2019-12-27 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c65187a45d6205afa627790732bc90dcc192dbf03aa2b1826cbc8a0341c0747Block Operator
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