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 3570767 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3572657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3570600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4269 time: 2019-12-29 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9570ddfa3a0d7d94f3a9337b3bedb13c0e100b036b5146ebbe3bc51b2a24882aBlock Operator
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