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 3578143 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580033 epoch_slot_no: 16033 block_no: 3577976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2240 time: 2019-12-31 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdfb272835db9c2c6f85ba6dc2f889b1e3b4f252b0e7a77d028cf7eaa009d0cbBlock Operator
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