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 3565253 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3567143 epoch_slot_no: 3143 block_no: 3565086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2019-12-28 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe69e0896010c9ca557034b4e9bf6f6dd1d4adc87eb8603fb67633c028ead0baBlock Operator
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