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 3583254 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3585144 epoch_slot_no: 21144 block_no: 3583087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-01-01 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc31e9cd551359391bcd1753c4d9384dc2beee13a097a9801a03004e4a63897a3Block Operator
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