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 3597664 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3599553 epoch_slot_no: 13953 block_no: 3597496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-01-05 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45dbe2c532538e3bc532cd34194ae809ce089587a947643997d2d88668a5f325Block Operator
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