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 3580448 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3582338 epoch_slot_no: 18338 block_no: 3580281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2659 time: 2020-01-01 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07cc9b25704b1ede3c0ee10801741ab81c317869c74180b5135dc89fa9662558Block Operator
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