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 3560686 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3562577 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3560520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4818 time: 2019-12-27 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d551df5c46642cf800e76f661e2baa67bee85af09fdd8f372e9901544e72877Block Operator
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