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 3593596 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595485 epoch_slot_no: 9885 block_no: 3593428 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1174 time: 2020-01-04 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabe35d01b82cf3dacf5f7ae3bca8b8e095407e85535dfc12add85867e69fee8cBlock Operator
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