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 3571260 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3573150 epoch_slot_no: 9150 block_no: 3571093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-12-30 00:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8addb6dfdd4376fc55e31806b81df525da2a22f1211a5475e3e25fed69504acBlock Operator
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