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 3569420 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3571310 epoch_slot_no: 7310 block_no: 3569253 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-12-29 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e4823ac30ff658518216e8c6a113936c74f358599a0db67d2360af21ad3d709Block Operator
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