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 3561480 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3563371 epoch_slot_no: 20971 block_no: 3561314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1178 time: 2019-12-27 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7aeabd96a6949909301f8003ff7d9288b2ece64ca39e1283ac3a9ae01c8ab394Block Operator
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