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 3601782 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3603671 epoch_slot_no: 18071 block_no: 3601614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-06 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ca6d1d7df5428f2349d966bb454bd1ee7f849a3c5a97402c3f75aacd7cdb426Block Operator
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