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 3568186 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3570076 epoch_slot_no: 6076 block_no: 3568019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2392 time: 2019-12-29 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e97f4ec1c28c816362ca01e2d45fc2a8cbad7eb7226dcb400f345f9eca39c6fBlock Operator
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