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 3593795 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595684 epoch_slot_no: 10084 block_no: 3593627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2659 time: 2020-01-04 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf167c059332e7400dcfb220dd45f1a2d52c9cf00f30633d377cec72471859880Block Operator
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