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 3592008 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3593897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3591840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3151 time: 2020-01-03 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62fe21eb781534058514f92958ceb9903f55c0773c9bed3691fb5d56ebce322dBlock Operator
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