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 3564173 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3566063 epoch_slot_no: 2063 block_no: 3564006 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3460 time: 2019-12-28 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52361ff0d17957f4dab2bd0214cb7cc1cba7f31bd0a596a7e4db49820998c2b4Block Operator
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