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 3598652 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3600541 epoch_slot_no: 14941 block_no: 3598484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2020-01-05 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2b15e2c230c62f8474ac5ebe792ab7324a102d6da6b0f21bfeaac90bc36d12aBlock Operator
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