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 3583802 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3585691 epoch_slot_no: 91 block_no: 3583634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2020-01-01 22:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc48c07bb9e8fcf917e33cea97d7c738a847740dd06b0667b2b80a32fa477294fBlock Operator
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