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 3577876 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3579766 epoch_slot_no: 15766 block_no: 3577709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-12-31 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4635b2b4a0229fce29490f4faa51b8b3a14b0c280dcebf920831ecfbae30236Block Operator
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