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 3599449 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3601338 epoch_slot_no: 15738 block_no: 3599281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-01-05 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef6d7ef9a91bdbb195abab36f2937d717f1fff18563f9ff6cd167926cc92dd2aBlock Operator
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