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 3600809 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3602698 epoch_slot_no: 17098 block_no: 3600641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-01-05 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ceb352dc0e9c0117bb0a974c6329e523fec00e8f75e6bf4eb59cb0d11dd1984Block Operator
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