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 3573695 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575585 epoch_slot_no: 11585 block_no: 3573528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-30 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f329bfb83be7614975db9604ff5a98b6c697671d8ff468bb20a4883043463a5Block Operator
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