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 3587718 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3589607 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 3587550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2020-01-02 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94214b4d32974aa5e0481794934f1a0bcbf064632ba85a876bea77b3cbad5d41Block Operator
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