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 3592366 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3594255 epoch_slot_no: 8655 block_no: 3592198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2414 time: 2020-01-03 21:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b41b7cb0af3a66a1300a51c7fab90794da25285976115b623f276791f31ffd7Block Operator
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