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 3565878 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3567768 epoch_slot_no: 3768 block_no: 3565711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2019-12-28 18:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8d0b51bb53da31053b3c470ec737517f5e94ccd36bf3cbbb2b3cd51f4b02d34Block Operator
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