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 3588471 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3590360 epoch_slot_no: 4760 block_no: 3588303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-03 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82e33f14887d87b41ee9d1a67fd4a6bb5496c2c3b304c999dc6ffb2b961c4895Block Operator
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