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 3581994 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3583884 epoch_slot_no: 19884 block_no: 3581827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2020-01-01 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbbf88abf013f7045590992b839cb9ffd16480df3a106373245a398ae3b58f91Block Operator
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