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 3590748 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3592637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3590580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5680 time: 2020-01-03 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdabfd8e70aabba6576ccbf3b3dc03d5fec9e7b7d03d495c31044c82b23aa3525Block Operator
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