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 3587575 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3589464 epoch_slot_no: 3864 block_no: 3587407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-02 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15c4a2733ceb91ca7632a45cbd152bbb149afd1ccadb1a1635264fa9a2b66d9fBlock Operator
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