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 3564075 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3565965 epoch_slot_no: 1965 block_no: 3563908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2118 time: 2019-12-28 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3804d3543ef17d4839d48ce7864dd4ff0176a6d2172c65d1b46888fb3678e8Block Operator
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