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 3590515 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3592404 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 3590347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-01-03 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6194e6a92d50177bfcc54d39bbd0434bfab40917a6d23aa140c71a9396202329Block Operator
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