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 3591501 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3593390 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 3591333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2020-01-03 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf547b10180ef60d2ba0b0ce40bc0f5dd8114e6a3afea3997add8116b958c9ed0Block Operator
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