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 3569867 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3571757 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 3569700 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4606 time: 2019-12-29 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cb1e30f819498afbb7908aedbe184b30d0748aa5167e3833f19e8cf0bc2ced8Block Operator
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