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 3590528 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592417 epoch_slot_no: 6817 block_no: 3590360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-03 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cd8322ce4c650f55d29ca6d983bdd3bc6005a3cc7455a380232d5e4bb4b2906Block Operator
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