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 3561105 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562996 epoch_slot_no: 20596 block_no: 3560939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-12-27 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdde3d8a42b1092e44a26076d31ec51693ec96919377bc41992b4658e92844d45Block Operator
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