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 3562127 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3564017 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3561960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2734 time: 2019-12-27 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7c2ebd4de7d920332b2bc1120bcf2048c6482e01055c80216c10e354e8ede2Block Operator
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