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 3592223 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3594112 epoch_slot_no: 8512 block_no: 3592055 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2020-01-03 21:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x285c8f35f21c647d9e755e3f0610617aa324d162e2e1bf6151359ee42c22c7d3Block Operator
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