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 3574618 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3576508 epoch_slot_no: 12508 block_no: 3574451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-30 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x672f93c78288ae7625e90797f252917c8bf0444f697bbd781ee64b69cf131b9bBlock Operator
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