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 3578304 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580194 epoch_slot_no: 16194 block_no: 3578137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2019-12-31 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f2175d23270fda80815bede8e49bccd0ec60e65e57ab67c9a85fffa85e6984dBlock Operator
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