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 3583439 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3585329 epoch_slot_no: 21329 block_no: 3583272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2020-01-01 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x041780bf71715f6148b8f019ffa84582c066dd7ed0fe510044fc44ac53b77c54Block Operator
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