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 3572667 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3574557 epoch_slot_no: 10557 block_no: 3572500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1728 time: 2019-12-30 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa962f4936c7069a28f307bfbef5b66fa8b7a4be19c908a905db83d84030fe9c5Block Operator
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