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 3563892 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3565782 epoch_slot_no: 1782 block_no: 3563725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1181 time: 2019-12-28 07:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f9e7f1a6c891977529edb7d7b28f4b44b260008e441f5598a9b77639d3f9f3eBlock Operator
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