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 3562513 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3564403 epoch_slot_no: 403 block_no: 3562346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2696 time: 2019-12-27 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x752929ee306162e58d594a319a48e097eb37e675b74ac75904dcd7ff7994d11aBlock Operator
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