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 3572298 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3574188 epoch_slot_no: 10188 block_no: 3572131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-12-30 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a21bd6aecb95716398710e4709f8c10695c36675a9b423bb56863e64275777bBlock Operator
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