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 3595003 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3596892 epoch_slot_no: 11292 block_no: 3594835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 956 time: 2020-01-04 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e9cb9f6c41a5cf22f224633e66669be5bd672013b7e66433ecf0ef73bd121eBlock Operator
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