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 3571995 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3573885 epoch_slot_no: 9885 block_no: 3571828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1359 time: 2019-12-30 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65eb6a1e9e39d07edba1d748664cfe7d4c00d6ef250cdfe9e0f5b5f17a87e07Block Operator
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