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 3589848 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3591737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 3589680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6955 time: 2020-01-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae6fef978bac530f947d5b88e7820e8a3b23c7b689a63db62cf83640a97914d7Block Operator
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