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 3594132 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3596021 epoch_slot_no: 10421 block_no: 3593964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-04 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a40ea81ef2aaa6abede8e6ebb325c94ca1365953881d3f4612e808e42081e08Block Operator
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