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 3592301 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3594190 epoch_slot_no: 8590 block_no: 3592133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2020-01-03 21:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3717064f29e7444c79913b175ee10a9e21bd03e6520ec8db89d821d7e0b2a09cBlock Operator
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