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 3597530 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3599419 epoch_slot_no: 13819 block_no: 3597362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2020-01-05 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc967505e72844f43b10c8d0378dcbad4df0027c0d4b8400f51f1648b179953bdBlock Operator
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