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 3585770 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3587659 epoch_slot_no: 2059 block_no: 3585602 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3567 time: 2020-01-02 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c6b5d7e7ea4b252750e14cc3209d234d2dd809beb1aa024519cc12a7a541511Block Operator
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