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 3560468 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562359 epoch_slot_no: 19959 block_no: 3560302 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2935 time: 2019-12-27 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3ef87a3673b203e72bbb853d56bf8ba6ae2e6a038748be808bca6c3e8969994Block Operator
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