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 3565187 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3567077 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 3565020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3545 time: 2019-12-28 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c2285a69be16774beaebf5e9522de9475149a8d69732173f08c51d462e22306Block Operator
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