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 3565735 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3567625 epoch_slot_no: 3625 block_no: 3565568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2019-12-28 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa3c961d5c7b4ec04f51b2c0cbfafef404922d9758dcfa89562340335030055bBlock Operator
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