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 3587629 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3589518 epoch_slot_no: 3918 block_no: 3587461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-02 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x092b1baeb9afd233d3707be7b9216fc0b2e5cadba4b6a6f346f2cdb466b0d1f9Block Operator
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