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 3571295 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3573185 epoch_slot_no: 9185 block_no: 3571128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-30 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcae23de74bbbe65e927b4f8c7414c5dbaa74560225bb86e8f194bfe7c86478Block Operator
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