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 3570594 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3572484 epoch_slot_no: 8484 block_no: 3570427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1866 time: 2019-12-29 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6837be72854e7c3d7c4fbe193fa285343ed3f5e53870367fef286830c765ae5Block Operator
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