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 3576833 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3578723 epoch_slot_no: 14723 block_no: 3576666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-12-31 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0e1667b37df417d730afdc4d5f994d37ae789534ef45b601054e9bcbab7ca0Block Operator
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