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 3600984 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3602873 epoch_slot_no: 17273 block_no: 3600816 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-01-05 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36531cb58e96a0191dbe25b28f99c33a294e60b86eeb30743b4c73a23597f5d6Block Operator
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