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 3565086 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3566976 epoch_slot_no: 2976 block_no: 3564919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2019-12-28 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5d14622b81e43b6263eaa90fa8902def6aca8fbf52da737cd8733bd83eba868Block Operator
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