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 3565041 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3566931 epoch_slot_no: 2931 block_no: 3564874 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-28 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36afea9ea46c323782e69414b2a8ecbc86a3ae6b9a85b3d9bbe572bb3653f760Block Operator
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