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 3599305 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3601194 epoch_slot_no: 15594 block_no: 3599137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-05 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66f271be8d81cfc181303fca1c9c3fd9a99995a187c3892d9ca9bc8972c9daf0Block Operator
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