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 3562303 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3564193 epoch_slot_no: 193 block_no: 3562136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1756 time: 2019-12-27 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75880751ef31eb531e4cb9f6b9ccc4ab3ad70638c9aa160667209196b8e370f9Block Operator
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