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 3562937 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3564827 epoch_slot_no: 827 block_no: 3562770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2019-12-28 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41aea49ae0629b66321f5e903210111b31ed6d8fe15bda0a93bcf94502ea5853Block Operator
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