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 3565139 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3567029 epoch_slot_no: 3029 block_no: 3564972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-12-28 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c492a58836c63a7ae4e51c9cda60104de8690f47c4c8d9d59ab5fc507f5c63fBlock Operator
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