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 3582827 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3584717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 3582660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3553 time: 2020-01-01 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe66a33f0a862e9be6cbc9f8ade0898b93690856c06f57986e26cc6adc47e683dBlock Operator
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