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 3570529 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3572419 epoch_slot_no: 8419 block_no: 3570362 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2224 time: 2019-12-29 20:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c2074bc8a725f7cd426997f476018c282b2dbbd89a1c462ac49ad1ac367d70bBlock Operator
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