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 3560371 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3562262 epoch_slot_no: 19862 block_no: 3560205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8737 time: 2019-12-27 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe46c49cb3dfb2d9c68488512ae3b2bd6a4f6671cfd092fd53c6eb6929a5690b2Block Operator
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