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 3571307 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3573197 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 3571140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3736 time: 2019-12-30 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59c49f8aa84667efe15e74eee483da9c808113b6ca9d3e56df24ba643ffef602Block Operator
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