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 3564377 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3566267 epoch_slot_no: 2267 block_no: 3564210 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4959 time: 2019-12-28 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x665d102b2ec8373e4685eb7cf3542e637f02def3a3f3b6cf5a75bbbf2acc362eBlock Operator
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