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 3590246 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592135 epoch_slot_no: 6535 block_no: 3590078 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1656 time: 2020-01-03 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6306a85e18640f60a9f402f796b9c58094c9cc8f346198b3960206beb2ff8dcBlock Operator
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