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 3582773 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3584663 epoch_slot_no: 20663 block_no: 3582606 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2020-01-01 16:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52ccd21d458d05d354f53b91793109dcd85284c875c7bf43e22b562ee42e0e51Block Operator
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