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 3565779 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3567669 epoch_slot_no: 3669 block_no: 3565612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1181 time: 2019-12-28 18:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71d0b98b02d47632e7974385a7212cc74090ccc688ca73370f51a1a84a7fdf64Block Operator
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