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 3591811 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3593700 epoch_slot_no: 8100 block_no: 3591643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1874 time: 2020-01-03 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc2fed7d13f381f63c20e8054bd4d747c12ffd48714e2653cd6257adac183d6aBlock Operator
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