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 3577925 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3579815 epoch_slot_no: 15815 block_no: 3577758 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-12-31 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x632ed09be960494a703e66d18cf140db6e6fa6b243185e3774a63abdaba10b6dBlock Operator
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