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 3583500 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3585390 epoch_slot_no: 21390 block_no: 3583333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-01 20:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e7d78597cd97f3631f74f6c5d7c7112e1924f8116d8131aff0899449ad056c2Block Operator
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