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 3588414 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3590303 epoch_slot_no: 4703 block_no: 3588246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-01-02 23:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ac9b12e3eecab0bdf20e16ac49ab1ed1fdaf72300d8c5499e63b46fdf043446Block Operator
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