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 3601174 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3603063 epoch_slot_no: 17463 block_no: 3601006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2020-01-05 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf00636c9a7bb59521046f3fbdc90662b0fe2e8708ffaaeee54efb4345f2c58f6Block Operator
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