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 3590608 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592497 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 3590440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-03 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a7d6485b546e1d7c172709ec3e30afa253028383acf9d651f0f3add0370b6a2Block Operator
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