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 3573756 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575646 epoch_slot_no: 11646 block_no: 3573589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-12-30 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dd30146c0f494d464f6ed0751d5c6ddca2598f508faced79a8cea26793d9d2fBlock Operator
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