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 3570306 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3572196 epoch_slot_no: 8196 block_no: 3570139 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2019-12-29 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x115eb2705e04e8d338337c0f4bc2e0f3704152ff49d0f36550e5f5e4703ca16dBlock Operator
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