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 3601870 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3603759 epoch_slot_no: 18159 block_no: 3601702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 960 time: 2020-01-06 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eed70251637484ddc0325b11238a530ce686044471ebd1229263a2da5dc7749Block Operator
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