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 3598968 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3600857 epoch_slot_no: 15257 block_no: 3598800 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-05 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4437e49d6bd94a82e4c9c17ac71829c5f8fc9ca45e2a4829051fc3cef09a9f14Block Operator
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