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 3575087 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3576977 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3574920 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2075 time: 2019-12-30 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54b99db5d9b16ff65b4fa7077f13b3d47a727ff3d2613d0b3bdedbc45c134f12Block Operator
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