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 3578446 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580336 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 3578279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2355 time: 2019-12-31 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4aab7ab09ceb00786e305bbe43bf5b1160289899063a975cf247ebd2e7cb4aaBlock Operator
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