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 3573058 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3574948 epoch_slot_no: 10948 block_no: 3572891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2019-12-30 10:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d88d724d25d209f669480fbe1c5022e4e034ed39c67c69fe7ad3ecb24e7652Block Operator
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