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 3590453 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592342 epoch_slot_no: 6742 block_no: 3590285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1040 time: 2020-01-03 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaa195e27c1204d594d1cb3850cdac996508656e4230a8b4b1ad6f9a62d4bff8Block Operator
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