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 3564242 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3566132 epoch_slot_no: 2132 block_no: 3564075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-28 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc35174921be7354bab6d3089aa7fa9e5bba9c72f28f68b409aad21c5c55cf38cBlock Operator
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