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 3569507 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3571397 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3569340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3159 time: 2019-12-29 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23c1a0cad695cd13e1d39322fb929e1e9194bb26d70b607b76ee204318b08198Block Operator
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