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 3569708 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3571598 epoch_slot_no: 7598 block_no: 3569541 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-12-29 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ceec99f88b86a70a8e6ba72f574834f3ccde82e73fd55f34a14c91496ec9a1Block Operator
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