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 3564773 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3566663 epoch_slot_no: 2663 block_no: 3564606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2006 time: 2019-12-28 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c941044d31fba831b0c789707be47e2a878f5f60df7507db00bc8a4dab04e8cBlock Operator
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