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 3579708 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3581598 epoch_slot_no: 17598 block_no: 3579541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1268 time: 2019-12-31 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb09f9be5ec7b7e1b4b752fa4c5a56e58ca782dd88fa81907c8efb127f0bc7e4dBlock Operator
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