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 3562835 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3564725 epoch_slot_no: 725 block_no: 3562668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-12-28 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f82ff31c4fe561166eee360367b90257a73ae5acedae4c6004f1e6e44aefc00Block Operator
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