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 3601757 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3603646 epoch_slot_no: 18046 block_no: 3601589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2102 time: 2020-01-06 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a39756ee110a2b94398119ad8a0329b464f95574c828ac10a44f452c19d09dbBlock Operator
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