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 3574746 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3576636 epoch_slot_no: 12636 block_no: 3574579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-12-30 19:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfef54f57fda55c093ea5ec33f206549504129f17c89faceaa2b40380cd430db8Block Operator
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