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 3573280 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575170 epoch_slot_no: 11170 block_no: 3573113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-30 11:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9b9667c202b34466b62429b2d43d84fa34680aca12d7de7e28558781f89136eBlock Operator
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