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 3593758 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595647 epoch_slot_no: 10047 block_no: 3593590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-04 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66438987df83cccc53b5b27868ba6a7aeb355063c6fabfcc5729e622567a4cb7Block Operator
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