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 3584302 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3586191 epoch_slot_no: 591 block_no: 3584134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2020-01-02 01:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ff7b36d5f67cd27bf1a1a34fb53c87a4426d52e219c14f6b674e44da0f2b279Block Operator
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