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 3561227 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3563118 epoch_slot_no: 20718 block_no: 3561061 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2019-12-27 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef39be851a1cd0401881d7e77b87f3ffa8ba1757537964501ca9ad887d5a65deBlock Operator
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