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 3598688 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3600577 epoch_slot_no: 14977 block_no: 3598520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-01-05 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5024c4ab906cd733acff26f4940e03e560843b2220f0ec05724370af6d123c1bBlock Operator
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