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 3599741 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3601630 epoch_slot_no: 16030 block_no: 3599573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1648 time: 2020-01-05 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x770abf53d1b8a3ad24cb15319df8b6bfd2cd7e9415b0c6c2a99a067a2125d5c8Block Operator
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