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 3582829 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3584719 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 3582662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2020-01-01 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x696fdff84d7b9e4df0643e3d27fe0bf54da8d2df280fccb9a74eacb8e7cf3ff8Block Operator
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