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 3586463 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3588352 epoch_slot_no: 2752 block_no: 3586295 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1576 time: 2020-01-02 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21108ffc589f1a4b7a59e50599959275bc5e8b147fb20d120f79e9e7427d13c9Block Operator
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