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 3571495 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3573385 epoch_slot_no: 9385 block_no: 3571328 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2019-12-30 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a9b25f4b07f107032e26c3b0301c1f1d46b380568f82bff567c25c6c846889eBlock Operator
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