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 3571179 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3573069 epoch_slot_no: 9069 block_no: 3571012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2019-12-30 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2a6f972a1ea353865bcec753501a447bb97c4fd140ffdc52f169c6fae1a8393Block Operator
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