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 3602508 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3604397 epoch_slot_no: 18797 block_no: 3602340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2114 time: 2020-01-06 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95cbd19fc3c2907f36f21bf6c8802eea402224a74588cea193b3ac044881ff5bBlock Operator
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