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 3577109 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3578999 epoch_slot_no: 14999 block_no: 3576942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-31 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bccd65a0d0ff9966697d78abc22332caf399dd27ecfc5ce08127cd2198568d3Block Operator
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