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 3582579 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3584469 epoch_slot_no: 20469 block_no: 3582412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2011 time: 2020-01-01 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb67aff9d364b2610d2be6de7e3ac61c42dd8b6721c943cdca65e3aa122bedcc9Block Operator
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