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 3565197 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3567087 epoch_slot_no: 3087 block_no: 3565030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1673 time: 2019-12-28 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0145f0a939a408a1334a53b73b0a5512a0f3f34f1b9bf7d5aff434869d2094fBlock Operator
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