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 3586365 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3588254 epoch_slot_no: 2654 block_no: 3586197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-02 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab40ee2a2d7e10cd0bd02080eb04ec4f531bd42d4fe9364c29414ce87ba0bb5cBlock Operator
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