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 3574659 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3576549 epoch_slot_no: 12549 block_no: 3574492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-12-30 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa5010c45e5f00e884c1e4ec64f351d64fac53e47dcf27e7f2caa294b2f36c7dBlock Operator
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