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 3587193 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3589082 epoch_slot_no: 3482 block_no: 3587025 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2020-01-02 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeccfe44aa5edb609c5cf018ae7f1c1dab3c630cc63051f94af9f01a5c694185dBlock Operator
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