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 3568353 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3570243 epoch_slot_no: 6243 block_no: 3568186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-12-29 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc99e635c4f234b2b86830b6bd1ee19425f733a31d8d2b19835ce44b20e512516Block Operator
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