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 3593628 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3595517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3593460 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4625 time: 2020-01-04 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d43cee799930e0bf4d061ce94fbfb1e14df96f44ba9c5bdcbff75b1d1d0c677Block Operator
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