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 3590163 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592052 epoch_slot_no: 6452 block_no: 3589995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-01-03 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe2c9c68973a87d2e588bbfc4607961b681336f7058e0f86cdc2e4638348a051Block Operator
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