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 3590445 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592334 epoch_slot_no: 6734 block_no: 3590277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1221 time: 2020-01-03 11:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56208b4a52beaa4845923e65079e6eb677537fd1c7b1034e1a2e8560386fe7d3Block Operator
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