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 3580817 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3582707 epoch_slot_no: 18707 block_no: 3580650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-01-01 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9506f45bf90634c4e7a7310d0776320fefc8ecb0034006641c7a62c55735b454Block Operator
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