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 3571431 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3573321 epoch_slot_no: 9321 block_no: 3571264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-12-30 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8421458c37020506a935f8e62cf05427e9fe61642ce0eba07cde7f820c762e0fBlock Operator
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