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 3595015 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3596904 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 3594847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2020-01-04 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec7fdc29fe9f95a1813e3561c03dc333131668515d09d9aca2fa45dff1ed7962Block Operator
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