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 3569430 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3571320 epoch_slot_no: 7320 block_no: 3569263 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-29 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95db5b45d686693da124d93d339f6c107b868253a2da1efbd50f3fe5e3c4de76Block Operator
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