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 3564287 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3566177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3564120 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3018 time: 2019-12-28 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca771389eb5b8be22f2fbea44a27b4e6e445d22910f7d4d5ee249f648096192Block Operator
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