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 3573888 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575778 epoch_slot_no: 11778 block_no: 3573721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-30 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23e2409b91ce70eda80058852ec27b870a5f5076d8aea0a7a27f9d75bd0cf86dBlock Operator
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