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 3560869 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3562760 epoch_slot_no: 20360 block_no: 3560703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2151 time: 2019-12-27 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99b225fa5ca2f678765545b564048409e2146a80f955dbefce58e10b75b1798bBlock Operator
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