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 3590880 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3592769 epoch_slot_no: 7169 block_no: 3590712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3451 time: 2020-01-03 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc88cea4c09c49a738a15163971f0c43480346a6a5acc9d35294862df711fb97eBlock Operator
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