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 3568528 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3570418 epoch_slot_no: 6418 block_no: 3568361 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2890 time: 2019-12-29 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc357037c3063d44e82b84bf357d67f4bd3b3ca2d8d2dd09556f751615dfc3168Block Operator
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