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 3587172 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3589061 epoch_slot_no: 3461 block_no: 3587004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-01-02 16:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5ee1cebf161c3de4f56d5f602664d4685ca5b772a132479c3d121ba5e30f776Block Operator
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