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 3575031 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3576921 epoch_slot_no: 12921 block_no: 3574864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1174 time: 2019-12-30 21:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3f421781cb7fb265b010458c32c3504713c5c0d1cd1ec1e6e811b61147ea6b7Block Operator
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