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 3573055 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3574945 epoch_slot_no: 10945 block_no: 3572888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2612 time: 2019-12-30 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabaefa0472f758dd428be96b16e05fd61e6dc0b69c48bdeae9cb0ce358a5d01aBlock Operator
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