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 3595921 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3597810 epoch_slot_no: 12210 block_no: 3595753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2020-01-04 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ab4afc4a249a8bab6788ebd7284ad4ae5f2b30b2c60ebe4f8b11a5cc61da8e7Block Operator
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