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 3585213 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3587102 epoch_slot_no: 1502 block_no: 3585045 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-02 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef4f053b293d0a00f9fe71236e273ac693cd6f690c5d4871880f9d91a67527a4Block Operator
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