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 3598492 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3600381 epoch_slot_no: 14781 block_no: 3598324 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-01-05 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe13e7aa2efcdadd130db108343289157f37548b2b3d04289565d50ac3c5dc1b2Block Operator
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