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 3590857 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592746 epoch_slot_no: 7146 block_no: 3590689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-01-03 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e9f51edcfab4337a259c6f38c6f1913e253586a0bd3aadb690fe5a90f5c07b6Block Operator
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