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 3570672 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3572562 epoch_slot_no: 8562 block_no: 3570505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1320 time: 2019-12-29 21:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x470d837bd74051a3511472d3bfc203db97488f94432baee3a517d3172c3f5a01Block Operator
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