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 3593627 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595516 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 3593459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2020-01-04 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8eb932947d9f48a36b3217a216324b183e04a4ed786f48eeb4ce4a6ec5834d9Block Operator
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