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 3594168 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3596057 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 3594000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3189 time: 2020-01-04 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9c16d50ea3e629fd16afe83cc75d1a4805bcf2a66128d1e475cb997d0e7c482Block Operator
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