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 3585348 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3587237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3585180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2427 time: 2020-01-02 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebea8d2fc115b0553a2974942e9492e246d83d0b5d67a7ce418dad2fb48a20e6Block Operator
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