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 3571667 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3573557 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3571500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6847 time: 2019-12-30 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d1db036e0b56d360428050b1fd23d015cc21e69c02218c8c70b7ab42a8b22a2Block Operator
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