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 3560436 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562327 epoch_slot_no: 19927 block_no: 3560270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3511 time: 2019-12-27 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ed3d598d52d07e5842c94faff54ffbbba24a2e5ad16067fc57ea9f2e250bc92Block Operator
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