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 3600281 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3602170 epoch_slot_no: 16570 block_no: 3600113 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1648 time: 2020-01-05 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38d6947dad7348a82b4c660cc175ac80e54cce3e867ada72fa33697eb7df2a5eBlock Operator
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