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 3578651 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580541 epoch_slot_no: 16541 block_no: 3578484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2019-12-31 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5e62e4eda93332c8b915a9be11b535618d967eed45c69afed0a6fef491008feBlock Operator
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