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 3575909 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3577799 epoch_slot_no: 13799 block_no: 3575742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-12-31 02:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c1bd43fcdc5f334f35c352e7eb0d324e5083d95c614293f36df91861548cd9Block Operator
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