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 3598623 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3600512 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 3598455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-01-05 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdb74b929faabe462b42d4bcc4b6b5001c0254af5377b39049e3fb3c598a980bBlock Operator
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