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 3587868 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3589757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3587700 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5328 time: 2020-01-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb85e42d20cfbc4fbc0b2ad680c1fecea01e7143c3adae384c941f9e8d2900c00Block Operator
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