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 3574844 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3576734 epoch_slot_no: 12734 block_no: 3574677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2418 time: 2019-12-30 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa63b35b3c4a659b3ca9fa82c1647019e6d0a41c48dd4cb810458b3c8b83da9d5Block Operator
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