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 3566311 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3568201 epoch_slot_no: 4201 block_no: 3566144 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-28 21:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x296e8b49e84afeeae0bdbe1905bd79f2b39abdf2c98e01b78b6c21745888f118Block Operator
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