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 3573522 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575412 epoch_slot_no: 11412 block_no: 3573355 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2019-12-30 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c23deb0a10589fe44ef258a663b61d96565dba8021fed8ac64a4ac42dd9ff34Block Operator
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