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 3578521 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580411 epoch_slot_no: 16411 block_no: 3578354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-12-31 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35ab4d6924c59b06d65d97c8b29ccca37ed396358c890ee098ff3c7e81eb98d0Block Operator
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