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 3591151 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3593040 epoch_slot_no: 7440 block_no: 3590983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2005 time: 2020-01-03 15:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x531a2ccf1ac36f49ab987dc233535d24fc075ed9b028f901eb5d42d4f80f9ae2Block Operator
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