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 3581768 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3583658 epoch_slot_no: 19658 block_no: 3581601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-01 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd37110387d3dd999ceb73cdc8f1933df404a9ad6ca0d1e46d29a23046404a0dfBlock Operator
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