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 3569154 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3571044 epoch_slot_no: 7044 block_no: 3568987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2388 time: 2019-12-29 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f232a1d3eddc2793f4f735bffe501f437d59d2fbb5c86aa787adcb3d1c70e5aBlock Operator
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