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 3585720 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3587609 epoch_slot_no: 2009 block_no: 3585552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2020-01-02 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12a6bf9f3e7ea75cc47175a075f808cd499a343c73beba0700a8ea9d6a6ccbfcBlock Operator
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