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 3574032 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575922 epoch_slot_no: 11922 block_no: 3573865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-12-30 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0960239c306ff27a5751c442cd26eb09f754b717a387256903ffdeed7154c7c4Block Operator
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