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 3584310 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3586199 epoch_slot_no: 599 block_no: 3584142 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2230 time: 2020-01-02 01:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b4b1c05fdb14448a2c30d49d0b616c99e6162afc9a5f56ba15d4be72106f57cBlock Operator
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