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 3591288 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3593177 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3591120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-03 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375fbab5a4d59bd0897d53275c8acd07a17abef4fdbf9695a9406db82118a87dBlock Operator
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