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 3599884 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3601773 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 3599716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-01-05 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce360d12a2a78877c8e39b3c169596f87d055a4af4a1b82ece726cbb141bf1d2Block Operator
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