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 3565906 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3567796 epoch_slot_no: 3796 block_no: 3565739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2985 time: 2019-12-28 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbe8894df9f667b7478739b5afd154089f9280f28ca809a92db99358459b6cf5Block Operator
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