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 3594425 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3596314 epoch_slot_no: 10714 block_no: 3594257 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5129 time: 2020-01-04 09:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d39606187c8980b01751d62e307a86bd261ddd8f8d283f54bf391ce8ffa6429Block Operator
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