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 3582280 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3584170 epoch_slot_no: 20170 block_no: 3582113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-01 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76bbd346d98600839889ce144cbcf950f4b18fefa406743d11bc6f3a4e444221Block Operator
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