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 3565217 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3567107 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 3565050 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1320 time: 2019-12-28 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8a2e326e53cb170f3ac4fb65d78500c1d15f1a101b0464b8c21aca454aa9834Block Operator
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