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 3565171 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3567061 epoch_slot_no: 3061 block_no: 3565004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-28 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ec24816b7bd0b9b8ab079ec056d0f24d6afef9e3812befd71eb5a84e2dd8bfBlock Operator
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