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 3591008 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592897 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 3590840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 876 time: 2020-01-03 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9c0a8c20bd1633874a95cdd99cb82c91cf9c0a11ecfb7ee012f631b66000c5fBlock Operator
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