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 3564267 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3566157 epoch_slot_no: 2157 block_no: 3564100 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2019-12-28 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d6008acc72adfae1273abb9bc025602f997dc1d1b90ea15926a7e922c7ad10cBlock Operator
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