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 3599868 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3601757 epoch_slot_no: 16157 block_no: 3599700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2261 time: 2020-01-05 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd25bc7f98ca0845e0dbe793aaf2c88568087b9891d0d8a66d9f8d750b82b834Block Operator
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