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 3561827 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3563718 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 3561661 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-12-27 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fc76493fe0c0aa65954531bbad8797b5ef228b244dd276cf75f08fa66aa26fdBlock Operator
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