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 3581255 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3583145 epoch_slot_no: 19145 block_no: 3581088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5682 time: 2020-01-01 08:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1d973ab746d5d75dba8ad0db5ee55ce16d2da1e62bbfff4de750a215854c281Block Operator
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