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 3595891 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3597780 epoch_slot_no: 12180 block_no: 3595723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2020-01-04 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef17fc6f261abf44703d83a610e3dd8aa524c661d5c0d89b6fd5d88e76e74a8Block Operator
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