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 3585346 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3587235 epoch_slot_no: 1635 block_no: 3585178 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-02 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f0a1fad4a4f2406cc54fbe5f6b3038fa606b6dbe2c3406a5b69ea90c3708885Block Operator
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