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 3599750 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3601639 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 3599582 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-01-05 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2708ead000c0998d67d782c7706f37567369b475028a6e45be73259403b900cfBlock Operator
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