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 3576383 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3578273 epoch_slot_no: 14273 block_no: 3576216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2601 time: 2019-12-31 05:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2fe6bc0a39c922727f928e2c32b5097c33432ea75d03bc66e1459459915afc8Block Operator
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