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 3566237 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3568127 epoch_slot_no: 4127 block_no: 3566070 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2019-12-28 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c67afaf5342f3905f6a2d7fee6430468bc6b32c7cebdb104ba39671d988d048Block Operator
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