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 3597678 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3599567 epoch_slot_no: 13967 block_no: 3597510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2020-01-05 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce92e6c22f5ceb5e48445cff6d63852cff356b80a6bd5ab00c845400253e9610Block Operator
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