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 3590199 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3592088 epoch_slot_no: 6488 block_no: 3590031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-01-03 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c5f335231ef207918ea8275f8d6d19b07314bc4b8b1c9bf243e850b87dc9d36Block Operator
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