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 3593917 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595806 epoch_slot_no: 10206 block_no: 3593749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 940 time: 2020-01-04 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x806c29f259c5cb30d4f3b36ea43aeb7228263e3009f6af24667776f15f6a3da4Block Operator
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