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 3600108 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3601997 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3599940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5336 time: 2020-01-05 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41e638462bf73e585624e54077d2c7434f5f24c694eb699d2842c0e8e54f75beBlock Operator
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