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 3588048 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3589937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3587880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6043 time: 2020-01-02 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x392c9a9999139e8325c5240f0c1c79bf3e5ad8e589a7ddfc684e7df33c1e1bdfBlock Operator
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