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 3567223 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3569113 epoch_slot_no: 5113 block_no: 3567056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-12-29 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x976ce3c387eabdf12e190a036dcde08c2b8c49064bd18e21c70802a93307991eBlock Operator
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