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 3600391 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3602280 epoch_slot_no: 16680 block_no: 3600223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3262 time: 2020-01-05 18:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb69e422fb5200f3df74b333a75b711ffc0d21d1d56d91b2ab1a5a8df8974efe2Block Operator
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