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 3602746 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3604635 epoch_slot_no: 19035 block_no: 3602578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-01-06 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5821b9ad0795781eea8a40a2690efc9539e545a949b19655f6e7759148c0abfaBlock Operator
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