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 3580113 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3582003 epoch_slot_no: 18003 block_no: 3579946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2020-01-01 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd9c80b05160a7d8046e2211afd8bb90574e71807e2f09fa32e963fda48d7597Block Operator
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