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 3579203 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3581093 epoch_slot_no: 17093 block_no: 3579036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3126 time: 2019-12-31 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05905319ba7349952d36ef0dba5adc434d898831497c9f4ff0ad9579915d37b3Block Operator
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