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 3563096 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3564986 epoch_slot_no: 986 block_no: 3562929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-12-28 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x995fff30c896c27e617c14b2c4b4e895fe0d54750957a9614a20db4fb2139ef3Block Operator
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