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 3591954 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3593843 epoch_slot_no: 8243 block_no: 3591786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-03 19:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec04426fabf5dc64def325d07f2d6fca6f62f8e446756e895aa6dd2bfd809ea9Block Operator
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