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 3584130 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3586019 epoch_slot_no: 419 block_no: 3583962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-02 00:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e3b9640d922d0f6a7dbac56541936cf1b4e23a53f2212c6d4e08f7c990e50e7Block Operator
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