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 3591993 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3593882 epoch_slot_no: 8282 block_no: 3591825 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2020-01-03 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72d93ab776e422373992d0b89a254c702bf9933d0a77d5d41d74bc45aacc97ebBlock Operator
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