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 3590152 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3592041 epoch_slot_no: 6441 block_no: 3589984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1918 time: 2020-01-03 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4975eb5605fee568c327280af8d4d51fb80772605cfef1a7860fa4c5434104a9Block Operator
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