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 3561061 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562952 epoch_slot_no: 20552 block_no: 3560895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-12-27 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc76f5c0f538c6c99059adb1f2afeebfaa066926b14889297755f91d5065e5a8eBlock Operator
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