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 3568268 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3570158 epoch_slot_no: 6158 block_no: 3568101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-12-29 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1b6c8aff22ac7bdd74fb03a69fc25ff953f4d9aeb2c743ee1c0057cb95fb2e1Block Operator
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