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 3564853 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3566743 epoch_slot_no: 2743 block_no: 3564686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2236 time: 2019-12-28 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18576ada146918785101caf14ce99aa92fc0c103d48ef0eb7bb6bd2f9b4cb8feBlock Operator
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