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 3582432 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3584322 epoch_slot_no: 20322 block_no: 3582265 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2020-01-01 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3843b9739ffed77b4ef681412586043c679ea8e009dfb9e5479fc165449d4e1eBlock Operator
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