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 3577010 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3578900 epoch_slot_no: 14900 block_no: 3576843 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-12-31 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x383350199551a041b523883318ed0e68b2918b2c3a7589dedee28ab7983174a9Block Operator
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