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 3602808 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3604697 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3602640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5367 time: 2020-01-06 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a55f5461221986016fce1114b1869f52aa3c2c64ab510ad2b1e2c5366eb01c7Block Operator
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