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 3592742 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3594631 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 3592574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1810 time: 2020-01-03 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe88c62f8923ebe2a538396b93011ea575475abb51f0caf02c19faa7d52b145bcBlock Operator
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