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 3561946 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3563837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3561780 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3706 time: 2019-12-27 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0201739ea49b02a302f0fd29385b4d01f9f35727f345fe0e990f7688a0b8a0Block Operator
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