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 3585914 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3587803 epoch_slot_no: 2203 block_no: 3585746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2020-01-02 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e6ec29770adc796caad14f975c032809ae7f3a3b5afff910056b2664305d726Block Operator
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