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 3591879 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3593768 epoch_slot_no: 8168 block_no: 3591711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-01-03 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77edcdfaf0cb99ed07d50d8aa6c413881f6397c0fb3b821cc5a78a8f1b23815bBlock Operator
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