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 3590568 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3592457 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3590400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2067 time: 2020-01-03 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x950800776c2cb13cc771cd7c339fb7b8411e3a425235b4cee0af856e52d3e241Block Operator
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