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 3572207 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3574097 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 3572040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1915 time: 2019-12-30 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcd1943fe6d97556df71ea3f09774ca5811dcbd97f7ee290c1d99b44598a8f8dBlock Operator
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