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 3578702 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3580592 epoch_slot_no: 16592 block_no: 3578535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-12-31 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8db6a0dd9f26a3369918101bd8fc533df624c89064ab2b521e87870c263dd8f5Block Operator
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