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 3585350 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3587239 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 3585182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2020-01-02 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcda1f4d616f0d260b8a584cb69361dc9a55a0fe64d83a0eb3c6c87438dc6581aBlock Operator
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