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 3589405 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3591294 epoch_slot_no: 5694 block_no: 3589237 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-01-03 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0882acbb8ab9dc28a70c840789ec0f466357595d473c361c956dc0cc5d8d1894Block Operator
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