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 3570122 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3572012 epoch_slot_no: 8012 block_no: 3569955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1742 time: 2019-12-29 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x006cd3edea3476793fbe44dc0e5022785d7ba9d50e696586447bb7fd87a20dd2Block Operator
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