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 3570824 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3572714 epoch_slot_no: 8714 block_no: 3570657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1978 time: 2019-12-29 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b1b8e70564dcd5267673d299f8158eab36f41ee6d8c9153304847a2f55941c1Block Operator
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