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 3596944 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3598833 epoch_slot_no: 13233 block_no: 3596776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-01-04 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68267d0963fa3a0c54391383c6901ff5bbfd57497c23eeb0856720a3fb230d75Block Operator
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