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 3563302 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3565192 epoch_slot_no: 1192 block_no: 3563135 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-28 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb9420b892adf4f6edb2c3f3928ee0118a76bdb0f64708c3aae3c034c5ea426Block Operator
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